September 10, 2021

This Week's Article

The Oncologist {February 2021}

Overcoming Disparities in Cancer: A Need for Meaningful Reform for Hispanic and Latino Cancer Survivors

By 2030, there will be about four million HL cancer survivors in the U.S., representing nearly 20% of survivors in this country. Hispanics and Latinos are subjected to significant challenges in accessing and receiving equitable care relative to NHWs. Hispanics and Latinos also experience lower rates of health insurance and financial resources, limiting health care options.

Karmanos Event

Karmanos Health Equity Book Club

Join us September 30th from

4:00 - 5:30 p.m. on Zoom.

We will be discussing The Health Gap: The Challenge of an Unequal World by Michael Marmot

To see recent Book Club discussions, and future selections visit karmanos.org/bookclub

Development Events

9 Things New Faculty Need to Know About Title IX | 2021

Date: Sep 17, 2021

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom

Understand your Title IX reporting responsibilities and everything else you need to know about WSU's Title IX policies and procedures with the University's Title IX Coordinator.

Parenthood on the Tenure Track

Date:October 5, 2021

Time:12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: Purdy/Kresge Library 150 (Conditions Allowing)

The first hour includes a discussion of FMLA and "modified duties" as laid out in the WSU-AAUP contract. The second hour includes a panel and interactive discussion with faculty and staff who will share the everyday challenges and rewards of parenting on the tenure track.

Funding Opportunities

Clinic & Laboratory Integration Program

Letters of Intent Due: December 1, 2021 (Confirmed)

The Cancer Research Institute Clinic and Laboratory Integration Program (CLIP) supports pre-clinical and translational research that can be directly applied to optimizing cancer immunotherapy in the clinic. CLIP grants are awarded to qualified scientists exploring clinically relevant questions aimed at improving the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies.

RFP Here

Clinician Scientist Development Grant

Full Application Due:

Oct 15, 2021 (Confirmed)

The CSDG provides support for protected time to allow junior faculty who see patients to be mentored and participate in research training to aid their development as independent clinician scientists. Who's Eligible: Licensed clinicians who are US citizens and are within the first 6 years of their initial faculty appointment, who have an active role in patient care.

RFP Here

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