March/April, 2010

UCCCC Seminar Series

Title: DCE-MRI as a Biomarker in Anti-vascular Therapies: Promises and Pitfalls

Mark Rosen, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Medical Director, American College of Radiology, Imaging Network CT/MRI Core Laboratory

Friday, March 19, 2010
KCBD Lecture Hall 1103
12:00 - 1:00 pm

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Special UCCCC/Health Studies Seminar

Title: "Strategies to identify gene-exposure relationships in cancer"

Lara Sucheston, PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo

Friday, April 2, 2010, E-215 Conference Room (Billings) NOON-1:00PM

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UCCCC Translational Seminar Series

Title: "Genome-wide association studies in breast cancer"

Nancy Cox, PhD, Professor, Departments of Medicine and Human Genetics Chair, Section of Genetic Medicine

Title: "Tumor associated macrophages and breast cancer"

Rita Nanda, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology Oncology

Friday, April 9, 2010
KCBD Lecture Hall 1103
12:00 - 1:00 pm

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UCCCC Seminar Series

Title: "The Science of Surviving-Clinical and molecular insights to improving the long-term outcomes in cancer survivors"

Smita Bhatia, MD, MPH Professor & Chair, Department of Population Science, City of Hope, Duarte, CA

Friday, April 16, 2010
KCBD Lecture Hall 1103
12:00 - 1:00 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • The University of Chicago Cancer Research Center has a new name: the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC). This change reflects the growth in scope of its programs, its renewed committment to fight cancer on all fronts, and its achievement of Comprehensive Status.

    Source:Name Change Press Release

 

  • The 2009 Annual Report discusses the UCCCC's progress on all fronts in the battle against cancer. The report focuses on UCCCC member contributions in the early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship of cancer.

    Source:2009 Annual Report

 

  • The UCCCC's 2008-2009 Scientific Report highlights the center's research initiatives, grants, resources and discoveries. (This opens to a 150 page PDF)

    Source:2008-2009 Scientific Report

 

  • Pathways to Discovery features articles about research at the UCCCC in addition to updates on events, fundraising initiatives, and community outreach efforts. This publication is issued quarterly.

    Source: Pathways to Discovery Fall 2009


  • This issue of In the News highlights the important contributions our members are making in all phases of cancer research and outreach. This edition features: Suzanne Conzen, MD, Funmi Olopade, MBBS, Martha McClintock, PhD, and Ezra Cohen, MD (left).

    Source:In the News


  • The February 2010 issue of Member News and Updates features several recent accomplishments and member highlights. It also provides information on upcoming seminars, events, and educational opportunities.

    Source:Member News and Updates


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