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Cancer Center Update
May 30, 2006
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:
Professional Education and Seminars
Grant Information & Announcements
The Cancer Center Seminar Series is completed for the 2005-2006 academic year. Seminars will be presented again in September 2006. Check the Check the Web site later this summer for the schedule.
Cancer Center launches new newsletter
News from your Cancer Center is a new newsletter designed to provide information about the Masonic Cancer Center's research, treatment, and education programs for donors and others interested in the work of our faculty and staff. The newsletter is being produced by the Masonic Cancer Center 's public relations and development teams. This first issue features melanoma research being done by Peter Lee, M.D., Ph.D., and Arek Dudek, M.D., and the new clinical studies being led by Jeff Miller, M.D., for hematologic malignancies and women's cancers. Other stories include a feature about a melanoma survivor, a profile of a couple who established a melanoma research endowment, sun safety tips, and information about the new Hope Lodge residence being built near the U of M's cancer treatment clinics. To view a pdf of the newsletter online visit the Masonic Cancer Center Web site.
Cancer Center members in the journals
The following item was published in last week's Update with an incomplete list of Cancer Center members who contributed to the journal article. Here is the corrected version:
Cancer Center members Rachana Visaria, Ph.D, research associate, and John Bischof, Ph.D., professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
published a cover article "Enhancement of tumor thermal therapy using gold nanoparticle-assisted tumor necrosis factor-{alpha} delivery" (Visaria RK, Griffin RJ, Williams BW, Ebbini ES, Paciotti GF, Song CW, and Bischof JC) in the April issue of Molecular Cancer Therapeutics . The co-authors Robert Griffin, Ph.D., assistant professor, and Chang Song, Ph.D., professor, Department of Therapeutic Radiology; and Emad Ebbini, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, are also members of the Masonic Cancer Center . The paper was also featured on the Web site Physorg.com.
Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Screening Trial accepting proposals for use of PLCO biorepository materials
The Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Screening Trial is now accepting proposals for use of the PLCO biorepository materials through its Etiology and Early Markers Study (EEMS). Proposals can be submitted to EEMS Coordinating Center via e-mail beginning June 2 through June 30, 2006 at 5 p.m. Application materials and instructions can be found online. Individuals who are not registered for access to this Web site can contact the help desk for access information.
EVENTS
Special seminar
Wednesday, May 31, 2006, 3-4 p.m., 450 CCRB
Physical performance and functional limitations in cancer survivors
Kirsten K. Ness, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Research
University of Minnesota
Dr. Ness is a candidate for assistant/associate professor in Division of Pediatric Epidemiology & Clinical Research.
Chemical Biology Interface Symposium June 1, 2006
Registration and program information is now available for the Chemical Biology Interface Symposium, Thursday, June 1 at the St. Paul campus. This symposium will focus on cutting-edge science, which combines different disciplinary approaches in chemistry, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, etc. Guest speakers include scientists from Harvard Medical School , Genentech, University of Wisconsin- School of Pharmacy, and the University of Minnesota . Two poster sessions also will be held, so be sure to register to present your research. For registration and program information, visit Symposium 2006.
Transdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Center
Friday, June 2, 2006, 12-1 p.m., 450 CCRB
Nicotine addiction and smoking cessation in African Americans — A research program
Jasjit S Ahluwalia, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Executive Director, Office of Clinical Research, Academic Health Center; Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Medical School; Professor of Medicine, University of Minnesota
This is the final TTURC seminar for the 2005-2006 academic year. Please click to check the schedule later in the summer for details.
TTURC course
Friday, June 2, 2006, 1:15-2 p.m., 450 CCRB
Community interventions to change behavior
Jean Forster, Ph.D., M.P.H., Professor, Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota
This is the final TTURC course meeting for the 2005-2006 academic year. Please click to check the schedule later in the summer for details.
GRANT INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Phased Innovation Research in Cancer Prognosis and Prediction (R21/R33)
Phase II Developmental Research in Cancer Prognosis and Prediction (R33)
Postdoctoral Research Position: Anti-Leukemia Adoptive CTL Studies
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the area of adoptive CTL therapy for acute leukemia in mice using state-of-the-art techniques for simultaneously tracking CTLs and tumor cells. The project is focused on the host extrinsic and CTL intrinsic factors that limit the expansion, persistence, and function of CTLs infused into tumor bearing mice.
Successful applicants will a track record of accomplishments and expertise in manipulating immune cells in rodents.
Applicants should include a letter of application and a current C.V. by e-mail and names and e-mail addresses of 2-3 references to Dr. Bruce Blazar, blaza001@umn.edu.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society presents "Breaking Through the Age Barrier: Getting the Best Cancer Treatment"
Thursday, June 15, 2006, 6 p.m., Four Points Sheraton, 1330 Industrial Blvd., Minneapolis
Linda Burns, M.D., fellowship director of the Hematology, Oncology and Fellowship (HOT) Division in the Department of Medicine and member of the Masonic Cancer Center 's Transplant Biology and Therapy Research Program, is the featured speaker at a Leukemia & Lymphoma Society patient program on cancer treatment in older adults. For more information visit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Web site or call (763) 545-3309, ext. 110.Children's Cancer Research Fund 4th Annual Time to Fly Walk/Run June 24
Help win the race against childhood cancer by participating in the Time to Fly Walk/Run on Harriet Island . The fourth annual event benefiting Children's Cancer Research Fund features something for everyone: competitive runners, recreational runners and walkers, and kids of all ages. Events include a 5K walk, 10K and 5K runs, and 1K and 2K Kids' Fun Runs. Both the 10K and 5K events are certified courses. Proceeds support childhood cancer research at the University of Minnesota .
Visit the Children's Cancer Research Fund web site to learn more about the event and how you can help support Children's Cancer Research Fund as part of the new Team Challenge .