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Cancer Center Update
September 19, 2006
In This Issue:
- Cancer Center welcomes new Flow Core coordinator
- Hecht to chair Chemistry in Cancer Research conference
Professional Education and Events
Grant Information and Annoucements
- 15th Annual University of Minnesota Symposium in Developmental Biology
- Cancer U: Ask the Experts series begins September 28
- Current Issues in Clinical Research Conference to be held October 4-5 at the Minneapolis Convention Center
- Cancer will be the focus of next Mini Medical School
- Support the Children's Cancer Research Fund when you shop
- Children's Cancer Research Fund 2006 Dawn of a Dream Benefit - "Journey to the Ends of the Earth" - tickets are now on sale
Today's Cancer Center Seminar
Forward genetic approaches to prostate cancer gene discovery
Paul Marker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development, University of Minnesota
A peek at next week's seminar:
Defining and manipulating the hematopoietic stem cell niche
David Scadden, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Harvard University, Co-Director, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Director, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Host: Bruce Blazar, M.D.
For a complete schedule visit the Masonic Cancer Center Web site Seminar Series listing. To read more about the Cancer Center Seminar Series visit the News section of the Masonic Cancer Center Web site.
News
Cancer Center welcomes new Flow Core coordinator
The Masonic Cancer Center welcomes Paul Champoux, the new coordinator of the Masonic Cancer Center's Flow Cytometry Core. Paul has many years of experience in flow cytometry at the Center for Immunology. Paul's contact information is as follows: office 695A CCRB, telephone 612-625-7165, e-mail champ004@umn.edu.
Hecht to chair chemistry in cancer research conference
Stephen Hecht, Ph.D., leader of the Masonic Cancer Center's Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention Research Program, is the chair of the "Chemistry in Cancer Research-A Vital Partnership" conference scheduled February 4-7, 2007, in San Diego. The conference is jointly presented by the American Association for Cancer Research and the American Chemical Society, in conjunction with the Chemistry in Cancer Research Working Group (CICR/AACR). The meeting focuses on the promise of transdisciplinary interactions as a major pathway to progress and the power of chemistry to address the crucial problems in cancer research. Conference sessions include drug discovery, proteomics, chemical biology of carcinogenesis, biomarkers/analytical chemistry, modeling and bioinformatics, and structural biology. Natalia Tretyakova, Ph.D., member of the Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention program, is presenting during the session on biomarkers and analytical chemistry.
The deadline for advance registration and submission of abstracts is December 15. Young investigators will be chosen from among the abstract submitters to deliver short talks in all sessions. For more information and to register visit the conference Web site. Travel awards are available. Young investigators are strongly encouraged to attend.
Events
Cancer Biology Journal Club
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 12-1:00 p.m., 5-122 MCB
Sherry Kuslak from the Marker lab will discuss "C/EBPbeta at the core of the TGFbeta cytostatic response and its evasion in metastatic breast cancer cells,” Cancer Cell. 2006;10:203-214.
The Cancer Biology Journal Club is held every Wednesday. A complete schedule is available at the MICaB Web site. For more information contact: Sonja Johnson (john4368@umn.edu) or Rachel Saplis (sapl0005@umn.edu).
Pediatric Cancer and Blood Diseases Conference
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, 4 p.m., 450 CCRB
Uncommon Presentations of Neuroblastoma
Angela Smith, M.D., Fellow, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT
For more information contact Linda DeVoe, 612-626-2778.
Professional Education and Seminars
Cancer Biology Research Club
Friday, September 22, 2006, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 450 CCRB
Autophagy in the survival and death of breast cancer cells
Ameeta Kelekar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology
Refreshments will be available. For a complete schedule visit the Web site.
BMT Conference
Monday, September 25, 2006, 1:15-2:15 p.m., 450 CCRB
Program meeting.
For a complete schedule, visit our Web site.
Grant Information and Annoucements
American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant opportunity
American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant applications are being accepted until October 16, 2006. This grant is for assistant professors who have no independent national funding and are engaged in cancer-related research. Cancer-related research includes genetic mechanisms of cancer, molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and metastasis, development of novel cancer therapeutic models and translational research, cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Funding is available up to $25,000. Applications may be obtained by calling 612-626-1926 or sending email to micek003@tc.unn.edu.
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.
Cancer U: Ask the Experts series begins September 28
"Prostate Cancer: Advances in research and treatment" will be the first program in this fall's Cancer U: Ask the Experts series. This free community education series will be offered by the Masonic Cancer Center in collaboration with University of Minnesota Physicians.
Kenneth Koeneman, M.D., and Joseph Y. Lee, M.D., both urologic surgeons, and Xin Wang, M.D., radiation oncologist, will discuss prostate cancer. Their topics will include: new and standard therapies, including robotic surgery, hormonal therapy, and watchful waiting; cyotherapy and standard surgery; and innovative radiation treatments.
This program will be held 6-8 p.m., September 28, at Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, and 9-11 a.m., September 30, at the Radisson University Hotel, 615 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis. There is no charge for attending, but pre-registration is requested because seating is limited. For more information and to pre-register, call 612-624-2620 or visit the Masonic Cancer Center Web site.
Watch Update for more information about the other programs in the series on women and cancer on October 12, and lung cancer on November 2 and 4.
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.
Cancer will be the focus of next Mini Medical School
Cancer Center researchers will be the speakers at this fall’s Mini Medical School, which will focus on cancer. The topics for the four sessions include: What is cancer?; cancer risks, reality and myths; common cancers; and treatments and innovations. Watch future issues of Update for session descriptions and information about speakers. The series will be offered from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday evenings, November 6, 13, 20, and 27, at Coffman Memorial Union Theater. Cost is $60 for the four classes. Registration is available online at Academic Health Center's Web site. Please encourage people you know who may be interested in learning more about cancer to register soon because space is limited.
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.