Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota

 

Cancer Center Update

August 22, 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:

News

Events

Reminders

News

Niederhuber to be appointed Director of National Cancer Institute

President George W. Bush announced his intent to appoint of John E. Niederhuber, M.D. as Director of the National Cancer Institute. A nationally renowned surgeon and researcher, Niederhuber has dedicated his entire academic career to the treatment and study of cancer - as a professor, cancer center director, National Cancer Advisory Board chair, external advisor to the NCI, grant reviewer, and laboratory investigator supported by NCI and the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Niederhuber joined NCI in September 2005 as NCI's Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Director for Translational and Clinical Sciences, and was appointed Acting Director in June 2006. Additional information on Dr. Niederhuber can be found at the NCI Web site. Read the announcement from the White House.

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Events

Farewell reception for Greg Veltri, Flow Cytometry Core Coordinator today

Please stop by the CCRB 4th floor atrium to say goodbye and good luck to Greg between noon and 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 22. He will be leaving at the end of August to for the Cancer Research Institute, Cambridge , U.K., where he will be the Director of Flow Cytometry. Dessert, coffee and lemonade will be available.

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Career Advancement Program for Clinical Research Scholars (CAPS) Informational Session

An informational session on the Career Advancement Program for Clinical Research Scholars (CAPS) will be held Monday, August 28, 8-9 a.m. in Mayo A301.

The National Institutes of Health initiated K12 career development awards "to educate future leaders of multidisciplinary clinical research and speed the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care." The University of Minnesota was chosen as a K12 site based on its strong clinical research infrastructure. The CAPS Program at Minnesota is designed to support senior fellows and junior faculty in developing an academic career in clinical research. It includes 75% salary support, research funds and other benefits for up to five years. This program emphasizes a team approach in mentoring and multidisciplinary training.

All schools in the AHC and other departments that conduct clinical research (human research) are eligible to apply for these awards. In addition, affiliated institutions, including HCMC and VAMC, are eligible. It is intended that senior faculty will initiate and strongly support the nomination of either junior faculty or senior fellows.

The application forms, eligibility and selection criteria for the Career Advancement Program for Clinical Research Scholars (CAPS) - formerly K12 program - are located on the program Web site.

The deadline for applications is October 1, 2006. Please send all requested materials electronically in Arial font, size 11 to anderson@epi.umn.edu.

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3rd Annual Women's Health Research Conference

The 3rd Annual Women's Health Research Conference's focus this year is "Hot Topics in Women’s Health." The conference will include a poster session on research related to gender specific research and women's health. The conference is free and lunch is provided with pre-registration. Conference information, registration and abstract submissions can be found online at the Deborah E. Powell Center for Women's Health Web site.

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Reminders

15th Annual University of Minnesota Symposium in Developmental Biology

Gene networks in development: Lessons from C. elegans and beyond
September 26-27, 2006, Coffman Memorial Union, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Campus. 

Information about poster submissions, registration, and program can be found at the Developmental Biology Center Web site.

Current Issues in Clinical Research Conference to be held October 4-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center

The University of Minnesota Academic Health Center and Mayo Clinical Trial Services are jointly sponsoring a major conference on clinical research. "Current Issues in Clinical Research: Latest Trends in Clinical Research" will take place October 4-5, 2006 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. This conference will focus on emerging trends and provide a comprehensive review of clinical research performance. The program will include information on evolving strategies of pharmacovigilance, current issues in genomics and proteomics, principles of good clinical practice, and the mechanics of teamwork in clinical research. An outstanding, nationally prominent faculty has been assembled. This program is designed for clinical research professionals, including principal investigators, study coordinators, nurses, and other research personnel involved in managing and coordinating clinical research.

The regular registration fee for this conference is $550, which includes tuition, comprehensive conference syllabus, continental breakfasts, lunches, and break refreshments. University of Minnesota faculty, research staff, and AHC students and trainees may attend for the highly discounted registration fee of $25. Please indicate that you are from the U of M when you register. More information and the registration form.

Support Children's Cancer Research Fund by visiting the Water Park of America and save on admission

Anyone using a Water Park of America coupon will save $2 on admission per guest to the park through September 1. Each visitor using the coupon available online will also help generate 50 cents for Children's Cancer Research Fund, benefiting childhood cancer research at the University of Minnesota, and WAMSO, benefiting the Minnesota Orchestra.

Support the Children's Cancer Research Fund when you shop  

Just shop online at your favorite stores, or explore the many other affiliates available, and a percentage of each purchase will be donated to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. Start shopping at the Children's Cancer Research Fund "Shop CCRF" Web site. 

Children's Cancer Research Fund 2006 Dawn of a Dream Benefit - "Journey to the Ends of the Earth" - tickets are now on sale

In 1980, after losing their daughter to leukemia, Diana and Norm Hageboeck and their friends organized the first Dawn of a Dream benefit concert, raising $50,000. Today, Dawn of a Dream is one of the largest gala events in the Twin Cities. This year's event, on Saturday, November 4, 2006 will feature a few surprises along with the traditional silent and live auctions, dinner, and live entertainment by Los Lobos. Don't miss your chance to attend the event and support Children's Cancer Research Fund! For more information and to reserve your Journey to the Ends of the Earth tickets now visit the Children's Cancer Research Fund Web site.  

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