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Cancer Center Update

February 6, 2007

Cancer Center Update is sent to Cancer Center members and staff every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Please submit items to Sandi Sherman, sherm019@umn.edu, by noon the previous Friday.

In This Issue

Today's Cancer Center Seminar

News

Education and Events

Cancer Center Program Meetings

Grant Information and Announcements

Today's Cancer Center Seminar

Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., 450 CCRB
Function of a novel histone acetyltransferase in the regulation of genome stability
Zhiguo Zhang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Host: Anja-Katrin Bielinsky, Ph.D.

A peek at next week's seminar:
Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 12-1 p.m., CCRB
FGFR-mediated changes in the microenvironment are critical for preneoplastic progression in the mammary gland
Kathryn (Kaylee) L. Schwertfeger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Lab Medicine and Pathology Department, University of Minnesota

For a complete schedule visit the Masonic Cancer Center Web site Seminar Series listing.

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News

Lazovich to chair Minnesota Cancer Alliance in 2008

Prevention and Etiology Program co-leader DeAnn Lazovich, Ph.D., was recently named vice chair of the Minnesota Cancer Alliance Steering Committee and will assume her one-year position as chair in 2008. The committee is the governing body of the Minnesota Cancer Alliance and is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of Cancer Plan Minnesota. Read more.

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Kudos

Donna Maki, R.N., nurse program coordinator for the gynecologic cancer team and Teri Kast, R.N., thoracic oncology nurse coordinator, were among the honorees for years of service January 26 at the Central Metro care system's Length of Service Recognition Dinner. Maki was recognized for 25 years of service and Kast for 20. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication.

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Education and Events

Cancer Biology Journal Club

Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 12-1 p.m., 5-122 MCB
Mike Gerner, Mescher lab, will discuss "In vivo imaging of cytotoxic T cell infiltration and elimination of a solid tumor," Boissonnas A, et al. JEM 2007.

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 Bergerson (sapl0005@umn.edu).

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Pediatric Cancer and Blood Diseases Conference

Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 4 p.m., 450 CCRB
A case of childhood CML: Discussing management of hyperleukocytosis and treatment of CML
Vivian Nnebe, M.D., Fellow, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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Program in Health Disparities Research Roundtable

Thursday, February 15, 2007, 3:15-5 p.m., 4-180 Weaver-Densford Hall
The recruitment and career development of minority investigators
Loretta Jemmott, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., will lead a discussion on the recruitment, retention, and career development of investigators from minority backgrounds.

This roundtable will begin with pre-submitted questions, which are being invited now. Please send questions and your RSVP in advance to wood0132@umn.edu or call Heather Wood at 612-6255-3919. A light reception will follow from 5 to 6 p.m. in 4-185 Weaver-Densford Hall.

Sponsored by: Program in Health Disparities Research — Medical School, Office of Clinical Research — Academic Health Center, and School of Nursing

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Cancer Center Program Meetings

Immunology Program Meeting

Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 1:30-2:30 p.m., 6-101 NNH
The role of macrophages in mediating preneoplastic progression in breast cancer
Kaylee Schwertfeger, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

For a complete schedule visit the Web site.

Cancer Biology Research Club

Friday, February 9, 2007, 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., 450 CCRB
HIV variation and drug therapy
Christine Closer, Ph.D., Mansky lab

For a complete schedule visit the Web site.

BMT Conference

Monday, February 12, 2007, 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m., 450 CCRB
No conference due to Tandem meetings.

For a complete schedule visit the Web site.

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Grant Information and Announcements

NIH Notice

Notice of Intent to Publish a Request for Applications to Support Genome-Wide Studies in Biorepositories with Electronic Medical Record Data National Human Genome Research Institute

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Other funding Opportunities

Competition for 2007-2008 Faculty Interactive Research Program Grants
The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA)
Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2007
The purpose of the program is to encourage University faculty to carry out research projects that involve a significant issue of public policy for the state or its communities and that include interaction and engagement with groups, agencies, or organizations in Minnesota. For application procedures and more information, visit the CURA Web site.

Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) Ovarian Cancer Research Grants
Deadline: March 9, 2007
Minneapolis-Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) is pleased to announce the availability of $365,000 for ovarian cancer research grants. The purpose of the grants is to provide opportunities for professionals to initiate new studies or continue current research investigating aspects of ovarian cancer. Complete information is available on MOCA's Web site.

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cancer Research
Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Deadline: March 1, 2007
$100,000 beginning July 1, 2007
Must be nominated by the person who will be supervising the lab in which the researcher will be working.
For application materials, please send campus mail address to Maggie Thompson, Cancer Center at thom2266@umn.edu.

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