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 September 17, 2025
 
 
Events
 
 
 
SEPTEMBER 19, 10–11:30 AM
NIH Loan Repayment Programs Information
This informational session is designed to provide an overview of the application process for the November 2025 NIH submission.
 
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SEPTEMBER 23, 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Introduction to Deep Learning Tools in Genomics
Registration is $50. Participants must bring a personal laptop and have an active HPC3 account.
 
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SEPTEMBER 25, 12–1:00 PM
Member, Gary Deng, MD, PhD - Acupuncture in Cancer Care: From Clinical Trials to Practice Guidelines and Beyond
Clinical trials data will be presented
 
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SEPTEMBER 29–30, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Enhancing Childhood Cancer Data Sharing and Utility
NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD (Day 1) | NCI Shady Grove Campus, Rockville, MD (Day 2)
 
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SEPTEMBER 30–OCTOBER 1
Third Annual Data Sharing Symposium: How Data Advances the Impact of Cancer Research
Join the NCI, Office of Data Sharing, in person or virtually on September 30 and October 1, 2025.
 
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OCTOBER 3, 5:00–11:00 PM
Drugging the Undruggable in Cancer, UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center - Virtual & Free
The fifth annual Michael J. Weber Symposium to honor Dr. Weber’s life and achievement
 
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OCTOBER 3 & 24, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
ICTS Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop
Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences Bldg., room 3130. Questions? nardoy@hs.uci.edu
 
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OCTOBER 6-7, 6 AM–3 PM; 5:30–11:30 AM
Childhood Cancer – Data Initiative (CCDI) Symposium – Advance research and clinical care
Hosted by NCI, Bethesda, MD or Virtual
 
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OCTOBER 10–11
NCCN 2025 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies
The latest insights in hematology and connections with leading experts from across the country. ​​​​
 
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OCTOBER 10-11
ASCO Quality Care Symposium, Chicago IL & Online
Early registration deadline: September 3, 2025. Marriott Marquis Chicago.
 
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OCTOBER 11, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM
Anti-Cancer Challenge
Ride, run or walk with us on Challenge Day, and enjoy a family-friendly festival featuring musical entertainment, awards and more!
 
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OCTOBER 15–17
ACCC 42nd National Oncology Conference
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, CO. How oncology professionals are shaping real-world advances
 
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OCTOBER 23, 2:30–6:30 PM
Members, Steve Goldstein, MD, PhD, FAAP, and Daniel Chow, MD, MBA – Speakers
At the Business of Interprofessional Healthcare Conference
 
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OCTOBER 23, 4:00–5:00 PM
Miguel Villalona-Calero, MD - Hosted by PSCN
Navigating Through Research & Administration in Academic Medicine: Pursuit of a Dream, Decision Points & Reflections on the Paths Not Taken
 
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OCTOBER 23–26
27th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium  2025 – Chicago
Practice-changing research in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.
 
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NOVEMBER 7, 7:45 AM–5:00 PM
NCCN 2025 Lung Cancer Congress - Philadelphia or Virtually
Unique patient cases and how best to apply NCCN Guidelines. CE/MOC credit is available.
 
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JANUARY 21-23, 2026
Advanced Workshop on Research Skills in Oncology for Early-Career Investigators - Virtual
Harvard Medical School.
Application Deadline: September 28, 2025
 
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Funding Opportunities
 
 
 
ICTS K12 Scholar Program
2–3 years | Up to $120,000/year (includes salary + research funds) 
Mentored training to prepare for research independence and advance contributions. ​​​​​​
Deadline: October 5, 2025
 
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Melanoma Research Alliance Seeks Proposals for 2025–2026 Funding Cycle

Young Investigator Award 
3 years | Up to $85,000/year (up to $225,000 total) 
Biosketch due September 30 | Full proposal due November 6 ​​​​​

Team Science Award 
3 years | Up to $300,000/year (up to $900,000 total) 
LOI due September 25 

Team Science Academic–Industry Partnership Award 
3 years | Up to $300,000/year (up to $900,000 total) 
LOI due September 25  ​​

Pilot Award 
2 years | Up to $50,000/year (up to $100,000 total) 
Full proposal due November 25
 
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NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) – Application Cycle Opens September 1
2 years | Up to $50,000/year in loan repayment 
Substantial debt relief and tax support in exchange for a commitment to cancer-focused research. 
Deadline: November 20 
 
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Research Support Opportunity
1 year | $2,500
UC Irvine Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute
Funds research using NIH All of Us data to advance precision medicine.
Rolling Deadline
 
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A1 Bridge Funding
1 year | $20,000
UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Supports cancer research with strong potential to improve treatment, diagnosis, prevention, and patient outcomes. Designed to strengthen and resubmit NIH grant applications.
Rolling Deadline
 
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Announcements
 
 
 
Welcome to Katia Talamantez, Clinical Research Coordinator!
Katia joined the Cancer Center with three years of clinical trials experience spanning cardiovascular, endocrinology, neurology, respiratory, infectious diseases, and vaccines, contributing to all phases of the clinical study life cycle. talamank@hs.uci.edu

 
Mandatory Flu Compliance Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
  • September 15–December 5: UCI Health Launches Its Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign
  • Offering Free Flu Shots to All UCI Health Co-Workers With a Goal of 90% Participation 
  • You will be issued an Orange badge tag once you have received your 2025-26 flu vaccination 
  • Co-workers who do not have the appropriate colored badge tags by Friday, December 5, will be required to mask while at any UCI Health location
 
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Childhood Cancer Data Catalog Released an Update
Features a new tool resource: The CCDI cBioPortal Cancer Data Explorer
 
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Join the Chao Cancer Center Director's Team
Choose to give today or join our team! When you join the team, your fundraising dollars will contribute to our team's overall fundraising goal.
 
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ICTS Officially Launches Membership
Free and required to access ITCS services and resources which enhance and accelerate clinical translational science. ​​​​​
 
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Molecular Characterization Initiative Enrollment Extended
Children, adolescents, and young adults recently diagnosed with metastatic Ewing sarcoma may now enroll. Participants in the initiative get state-of-the-art molecular testing at no cost to them. ​​​​​
The Childhood Cancer Data Initiative Molecular Characterization Initiative was originally published by the National Cancer Institute.
 
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International Shipping – Compliance is Required
Before shipping, consult the UC Irvine Office of Research website devoted to International Shipping. For questions, contact btmccurd@uci.edu
 
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Mentorship, Education & Training (MET) Program – Catalyze your Career in Cancer Research
Partner with senior mentors from the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) to navigate career and scientific challenges, strengthen your research, and advance your long-term trajectory in cancer research. Early-stage and mid-career faculty are invited to apply for the MET program — a year-long professional development and mentorship opportunity. Deadline to apply: September 22 
 
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NIH Grants & Funding

NIH Shifts Focus to Human-Based Research, Signaling Fewer Animal Studies in Future Funding Opportunities — See How This Change Could Shape Your Next Grant 

New NIH Supplement Model Speeds Approvals for Global Human Subjects Research 

NIH Extends Flexibility for Reporting Basic Experimental Studies With Human Participants — Explore New Compliance Options Beyond September 2025 

New NIH Fellowship Opportunities Now Open — Advance Your Research Career 

NIH Clarifies Impact of Human-Based Research Initiative on Laboratory Animal Proposals 

 
Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE)
Strengthen your research impact, enhance clinical trial success, gain trusted community insights, increase study relevance, and accelerate accruals.
 
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News
 
 
 
Member, Katrine Whiteson, PhD - A Healthy Microbiome in Your Digestive Tract
 
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Members, Maheswari Senthil, MD, and Jason Zell, DO - Kat Kitchen underwent major treatment and now focuses on living fully
 
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Member, Lisa Wagar, PhD - Scientists Spill Their Quirky Lab Traditions and Superstitions
 
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Member, Dan Cooper, MD, Contributes Expert Insights on Pediatric Medication Use and Effects
 
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Member, Lbachir Benmohamed, PhD - TechImmune Prepares to Start Clinical Trials
 
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Six UC Irvine Pharmacy Faculty Receive 2024 Anti-Cancer Challenge Research Grants
 
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Member, Selma Masri, PhD, received an NIH R01 titled, “Circadian Clock Disruption and Colorectal Cancer”
 
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Cancer Support Groups Facilitate Korean-Language Information Sharing in Buena Park​​​​​​ – David Hong, MD, MHA
 
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New Insight into Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment to Improve Immunotherapy
 
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UCI Health in Irvine Will Open the Nation’s First All-Electric Acute Care Hospital in December
 
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Member, Brian Wong, MD - Proof of Product (PoP) Awardee, UCI Beall Applied Innovation
 
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Member, Jianhua Yu, PhD - Proof of Product (PoP) Awardee, UCI Beall Applied Innovation​​​​​
 
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Member, Suellen Hopfer, PhD - ICTS Campus-Community Research Incubator Awardee
 
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Member, Alana LeBrón, PhD - ICTS Campus-Community Research Incubator Awardee
 
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