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Events

JULY 11-12, 2025 Best of ASCO Annual Meeting Minneapolis, MN, and online Essential highlights in two days to stay current on the latest advances in oncology   Lead more   SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 Faculty Development Series, School of Medicine, Monthly on Mondays AI in Medical Education with Warren Wiechmann, MD, and Julie Youm, PhD   Learn more

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 9:25 AM–2:55 PM NCCN Oncology Policy Summit The National Press Club, Washington D.C. Discuss policy and practice strategies focused on the rapidly changing AI landscape.   Learn more   SEPTEMBER 19, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM Breaking Barriers: Trailblazing Innovations in Medical Research Noble Prize Laureate, Gregg Semenza, PhD Development of inhibitors to treat cancer   Learn more

SEPTEMBER 26–27, 2025, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM Third Annual Clinical Psychopharmacology Conference Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92614   Learn more   SEPTEMBER 29–30, 2025, 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)   Learn more

Funding Opportunities

Characterization of Rare Melanoma Preclinical Models 1-2 years | Up to $200,000 Supports the characterization of established preclinical models (e.g., cell lines, patient-derived xenografts, organoids, and animal models) of rare melanomas Deadline: June 30   Learn more   Advancing Drug Discovery to Identify New Therapies for Acral and Uveal Melanoma 1-2 years | Up to $250,000 Supports studies to identify new therapeutic modalities including small molecules, antibodies, protein degraders, and cell therapies against validated melanoma targets specifically in acral and/or uveal melanoma Deadline: June 30   Learn more   Integrative & Functional Medicine Fellowship Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute Upon completion, eligible physicians will be prepared to sit for the ABOIM board certification. Deadline: August 15   Learn more   A1 Bridge Funding UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 1 year | $20,000 Award provides funding to support cancer research projects that have the potential to significantly impact cancer treatment, diagnosis, prevention and improve patient outcomes. Intended to provide support to allow investigators to resubmit an NIH grant application for further consideration. Rolling Deadline   Learn more   Research Support Opportunity UC Irvine Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute 1 year | $2,500 Award provides funding for researchers to utilize the NIH All of Us Research Program data to pursue precision medicine research. Rolling Deadline   Learn more

Announcements

⭐ Congratulations UC Irvine Service Awards 2025 Honorees! 👏   Learn more   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.   Learn more   Subscribe to the Joe C. Wen School of Populations & Public Health Newsletter Get monthly updates featuring research highlights, expert insights, and real-world impact stories that are shaping the future of populations and public health.   Learn more   Biostatistics Drop-In Consultation, ICTS Services Tuesdays, 12:00–2:00 PM  | The Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design team offers 30-minute informal virtual drop-in sessions. Reservation required.   Learn more   REDCap Consultation, ICTS Services ICTS offers informal drop-in sessions for existing RedCap database issues or for those seeking access training. Additional support can be scheduled as needed after the initial consultation session.   Learn more   Team Science Consultation, ICTS Services Drop-in consultation available the third Monday of every month, 3:30–4:30 PM. Provides consultation across numerous departments to develop better research outcomes from early concept to completion.    Register

News

Nicole Ferrer, Oncology Director, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center June 18, 2025 – "I now focus more on the relationships I am building with people"   Read more   Cancer Center has one of country’s lowest rates of emergency room visits for chemotherapy patients Juen 16, 2025 – Congratulations to the team at the UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in Orange!   Read more   Member, Anamara Ritt-Olson, PhD, advises parents about “Yes You Can” TikTok trend June 16, 2025 – "Some leave inappropriate comments...Even when kids think they’re just having fun, their posts can attract dangerous attention..."   Read more   Member, Denise Payan, MPP, PhD, received Fulbright award for the 2025-26 academic year June 12, 2025 – From the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board   Read more   Member, Jaime Landman, MD, quoted in UCI Health News June 12, 2025 – “Recent high-profile cases of advanced, aggressive prostate cancer underscore the critical need for regular screenings."   Read more   Member, Joseph Carmichael, MD, UCI Health recognized for outstanding diabetes care June 10, 2025 – "This recognition highlights the impact…in reducing complications and improving overall health of our patients."   Read more   Member Allen M. Chen, MD, Research published in BMC Public Health June 10, 2025 – Socioeconomic factors predictive of access delays in oncology   Read more   Café opening at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building June 10, 2025 – More than 300 co-workers came to celebrate.   Read more

Resources   Research Programs Leadership Advisory Boards Resources & Funding Centers & Institutes Cancer In Focus prior to June 2025 Contact Information   UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 200 S. Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868, US cfccccommunications@hs.uci.edu Phone 714-456-8000 PAST ISSUES   June 11, 2025 All Past Issues

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