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 October 29, 2025
 
 
Events
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 5, 1-1:00 PM
Member, Peter Kaiser, PhD - Restoring Defenses and Exploiting Addiction: Reactivating p53 and Targeting Methionine Metabolism in Cancer
Join via Zoom
 
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NOVEMBER 12, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
A Capturing Patient Reported Outcomes in Cancer Care: Why, Who, What, When, and How
Reception 10:30–11:00 AM; Seminar 11:00 AM–12:30 PM; COHS, Sue Gross Auditorium
 
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NOVEMBER 13, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Member, Kai Kessenbrock, PhD - Panel Discussion on Single Cell Multi-Omics: From Technology to Analysis
Gross Stem Cell Research Ctr., Thorp Conf. Ctr.
 
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NOVEMBER 20, 3:00 PM
Mentorship, Education & Training (MET) Showcase
Featuring Jeremy Harris, MD, MPhil and Jacqueline Kim, PhD, mentees of the 2024–2025 MET program
 
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Funding Opportunities
 
 
 
ICTS Translational Science Pilot Studies Awards
1 year | $40,000
Pre-application deadline: November 3 | Full proposal (invited) deadline: January 30  
Seed funding for proof-of-concept translational research with potential for larger grants. 
Register for the ICTS pilot workshop
 
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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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Melanoma Research Alliance Seeks Proposals for 2025–2026 Funding Cycle
Pilot Award 
2 years | Up to $50,000/year (up to $100,000 total) 
Full proposal due November 25
 
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Postdoctoral Scholar Rising Star Award - Call for Nominations
$400 Honorarium + Travel  |  Nomination Deadline: December 1
Up to two awardees will be selected. Overview here.
 
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ICTS Community-Engaged Research Request for Applications
1 year | Mini: up to $5,000 | Exploratory: up to $10,000
Application deadline: December 1, 2025
Funding for UCI–community partnerships to build capacity and collect pilot data for future research.
 
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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 Jianhong Heidmann, Assistant Biospecimen Coordinator!
Jianhong joins the Cancer Center with three years of hematology research experience, two years in the Fleischman Lab, and skills in mouse handling, protocol development, and supporting experiments involving marine and human samples. jheidman@hs.uci.edu
 
Welcome to Grissel Granados, Senior Program Development Coordinator!
Grissel joins the Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) team with 15+ years of experience leading youth and community health programs. Her background includes roles at Planned Parenthood, The Well Project, and Children’s Hospital. ggranado@hs.uci.edu
 
Michael Kinicki has been promoted – congratulations!
Michael has been promoted to Senior Clinical Research Coordinator after seven years of research experience in oncology cellular therapy. His flexibility, teamwork, and dedication have been instrumental to the growth of our transplant research program. mkunicki@hs.uci.edu
 
Juan Miranda has been promoted – congratulations!
Juan has been promoted to Clinical Research Manager, bringing 16+ years of clinical research experience, including three in oncology. His leadership has strengthened the breast oncology team and advanced progress in research and patient care across the program. jmirand6@hs.uci.edu
 
2025 Anti-Cancer Challenge was a success!
Nearly 4,600 participants joined in person and online, raising $1.1 million (and counting!) for cancer research. Save the date for our 10-year anniversary on October 10, 2026!
 
Mandatory Flu Compliance: December 5
  • Flu vaccination campaign through December 5 – free flu shots for all UCI Health co-workers.
  • Co-workers will receive an orange badge tag upon getting their flu vaccination.
  • Those without the badge tag by December 5 must wear a mask at all UCI Health locations.
 
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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
 
 
 
Cancer Center Highlighted in UCI Health Affairs Annual Report – Spotlights the leadership (page 23) in advancing research and care, featuring the nation’s first clinical trial using riluzole to address “chemo brain,” and a $4.6 million CIRM-funded initiative to engineer next-generation immune-cell therapies.
 
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Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN – 6 Plant-Based Foods That Are Surprisingly High in Iron – No Beef Required
 
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Member, David Richardson, PhD – Nuclear Power Plant Workers Report Much Higher Rates of Common Cancers
 
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Member, Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN – Dietitians Warn of 12 Surprising Signs of Iron Deficiency
 
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Member, Michael Demetriou, MD, PhD – New Glycan-Based Diagnostic May Refine Cancer Detection and Treatment
 
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Member, Alexandre Chan, PharmD, MPH – Receives NRG NCORP Pilot Project Funding for 2025-2027
 
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Member, Munjal Acharya, PhD – UC Irvine study identifies a new approach to protect the brain during radiation therapy
 
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Member, Cholsoon Jang, PhD – Scientists crack code on how dietary fiber shields your body from harmful sugar damage
 
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RESEARCH SERVICES
 
 
 

Transgenic Mouse Facility


Recharge-based services for genetically modified mice and stem cells, expert consultation, and training for research use.

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Optical Biology Core


Cutting-edge imaging and cytometry technologies with expert support for analyzing cancer biology from molecule to organism.

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Genomics Research & Technology Hub


End-to-end genomic services and analysis using emerging nucleic acid technologies for gene expression and sequencing.

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Mass Spectrometry


Three facilities offering advanced MS for proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, structural analysis, and biomarker discovery.

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In Vivo Functional Onco-Imaging


Imaging technologies and multi-modality platforms for tracking tumors, evaluating therapies, and designing molecular probes.

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Experimental Tissue Resource


Provides human and animal tissue procurement, histology, immunohistochemistry, pathology, and consultations.

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Biostatistics Shared Resource


Statistical expertise for study design, data analysis, and interpretation across laboratory, clinical, and population research.

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Biobehavioral Shared Resource


Consultative support for integrating patient-reported outcomes, behavioral measures, and quality-of-life data into research.

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