June 25, 2025  
Best of ASCO Annual Meeting
JULY 11-12, 2025
Minneapolis, MN, and online
Essential highlights in two days to stay current on the latest advances in oncology
 
Faculty Development Series, School of Medicine, Monthly on Mondays
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
AI in Medical Education with Warren Wiechmann, MD, and Julie Youm, PhD
 
NCCN Oncology Policy Summit
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, 9:25 AM–2:55 PM
The National Press Club, Washington D.C. Discuss policy and practice strategies focused on the rapidly changing AI landscape.
 
Breaking Barriers: Trailblazing Innovations in Medical Research
SEPTEMBER 19, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
Noble Prize Laureate, Gregg Semenza, PhD
Development of inhibitors to treat cancer
 
Third Annual Clinical Psychopharmacology Conference
SEPTEMBER 26–27, 2025, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd., Irvine, CA 92614
 
Enhancing Childhood Cancer Data Sharing and Utility
SEPTEMBER 29–30, 2025, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
NIH Main Campus, Bethesda, MD (Day 1) | NCI Shady Grove Campus, Rockville, MD (Day 2)
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
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
 
⭐ Congratulations UC Irvine Service Awards 2025 Honorees! 👏

 
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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Get monthly updates featuring research highlights, expert insights, and real-world impact stories that are shaping the future of populations and public health.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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. 
 
Nicole Ferrer, Oncology Director, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
June 18, 2025 – "I now focus more on the relationships I am building with people"
 
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!
 
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..."
 
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
 
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."
 
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."
 
Member Allen M. Chen, MD, Research published in BMC Public Health
June 10, 2025 – Socioeconomic factors predictive of access delays in oncology
 
Café opening at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Care building
June 10, 2025 – More than 300 co-workers came to celebrate.
 
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UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 200 S. Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868, US

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Phone 714-456-8000