Cancer Center Update

June 21, 2005

Cancer Center Update is sent to Cancer Center members and staff every Tuesday at 10 a.m. To submit an item for publication, send the information to Sandi Sherman by noon the Friday before publication.

In This Issue:

Today's Cancer Center Seminar

News

Events

Professional Education and Seminars

Grant Information & Announcements

Reminders

NEWS

ACS DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP

Mary Catherine (Casey) Hooke, RN, MS, CPON , a doctoral student in the School of Nursing and Children with Special Health Care Needs Program won a prestigious $30,000 two-year Doctoral Scholarship in Cancer Nursing from the American Cancer Society. Her dissertation research focuses on Fatigue, Physical Performance and Carnitine Levels in Children with Cancer. The purpose of this project is to decrease symptom distress in youth with cancer to their improve quality of life and ability to engage in life activities. Ann Garwick, PhD, RN, FAAN and Janice Post-White, PhD, RN, FAAN are faculty co-sponsors on this award.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR 2005-2006 CANCER CENTER SEMINAR SERIES SPEAKERS

Carol Lange, Director of the Cancer Center Seminar Series, has sent the following message for inclusion in Update:

Once again I am soliciting your input and participation for the Cancer Center Seminar Series. The 2005-2006 Seminar will continue to be held from Noon to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in 450 CCRB. The Seminar is the major forum for discussion of research activities in all areas of cancer and cancer-related research reflecting the interests of our members including: basic, clinical/translational and population-based research. Opportunities exist to host outside speakers. As in the past, I also encourage internal faculty to speak as well. Faculty who are new to the Masonic Cancer Center are especially encouraged to present their research.

You can check our web site for current available dates (http://www.cancer.umn.edu/page/aboutus/date.html). As in the past, I would appreciate it if you would send me an email with your ideas for external or internal speakers (lange047@umn.edu) so that we can ensure a well-balanced series. Finally, all details with respect to the seminar itself are coordinated by Sandi Sherman, 626-0671, sherm019@umn.edu.

I look forward to your participation in the Cancer Center Seminar Series for 2005-2006!

CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND — TIME TO FLY
June 25, 2005
Harriet Island, Downtown St. Paul
Registration begins @ 6:30AM; Events begin at 8AM
See:www.ccrftimetofly.com for race details, registration, and to pledge.

2ND ANNUAL JOY RIDE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S CANCER RESEARCH FUND

What's better than an 80-mile road trip? An 80-mile road trip that helps kids with cancer. Join the Children’s Cancer Research Fund on a charity ride and a post-ride music festival on June 25, 2005 at Narrows Saloon North in Maple Grove, Minnesota for the 2nd Annual Joy Ride and Music Festival. It's an event for all motorcycle enthusiasts with proceeds benefiting the Children's Cancer Research Fund, which supports critical pediatric oncology research at the University of Minnesota. For more information please contact the Children’s Cancer Research Fund at 952-893-9355 or visit their web site at www.childrenscancer.org.

SEEKING RECOGNITION AWARD NOMINATIONS

Nominations are now open for the recognition award in Prevention and Etiology. Prevention and Etiology program staff, as well as other staff and faculty contributing to the Masonic Cancer Center in these areas, are eligible for this award. Nominees do not need to be Cancer Center employees. To submit a nomination on-line, go to http://www.cancer.umn.edu/page/aboutus/recogform.html . Nomination forms may be requested from Melissa Daufelt by email at cchr@ahc.umn.edu or telephone at 626-3410. The recognition event highlighting activities and accomplishments in Prevention and Etiology will take place in July.

2ND ANNUAL TEE OFF ON CANCER GOLF TOURNAMENT

It’s time to scratch that golf itch! The 2nd Annual Tee Off On Cancer Golf Tournament is right around the corner. The event has been expanded this year to include a silent auction at the American Legion, Savage on Sunday, July 17. This is followed by the golf tournament on Monday, July 18 at Creeks Bend Golf Course in New Prague. Presented by the CJM Cancer Foundation, these events support cancer screening research and education at The Masonic Cancer Center. Check-in on golf day begins at 10 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at noon. Avid golfers and novices alike are invited to participate.

How about a Cancer Center team? Registration for a foursome is $380 and includes greens fees, use of a cart, balls, a gift bag, dinner and prizes. It’s sure to be a fun day on the green. To volunteer, register to play, or for more information about either event, please visit www.teeoffoncancer.org.

GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are no new grant announcements for this Update.

To view all grants available through the Masonic Cancer Center, visit http://www.cancer.umn.edu/page/aboutus/grant/grantopp.html

REMINDERS

STEM CELL WORKSHOP TO BE HELD JULY 23

Cancer Center members will be among the presenters at the Stem Cell Workshop sponsored by the Society for Cryobiology, Biomedical Engineering Institute and Department of Mechanical Engineering on July 23, 2005.

The goals of the workshop are to:

• Review the present understanding of stem cell biology, plasticity as well as clinical and preclinical applications of stem cells.

• Contrast and compare adult stem cells with hematopoietic and embryonic.

• Provide background on processing of stem cells for human therapeutic applications.

• Review the current understanding of stem cell preservation.

• Summarize the opportunities and challenges for stem cell-based therapies.

Information and registration materials can be found at http://www.me.umn.edu/events/cryo2005/stemcell.html .

MARSHALL FIELDS GLAMORAMA TO BENEFIT CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH FUND

Friday, August 5, 2005, 7:30 p.m., Historic State Theatre

For ticket information contact Mary Schultze @ 612-626-2961 or schul032@umn.edu .