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Events

SEPTEMBER 5–OCTOBER 10, 7–10:00 AM Design and Management of Cancer Clinical Trials Course Free, virtual, every Friday for six weeks. Learn foundational research concepts and principles.   Learn more   SEPTEMBER 6, 8–11:00 AM UC Irvine Anti-Cancer Challenge Rally #2 Learn more about the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge and how you can contribute to defeating cancer, 856 Health Sciences Quad Irvine, CA 92697   Learn more

SEPTEMBER 9, 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 9, 10–11:00 AM Exploring ecDNA's Impact on Childhood Cancers Virtual - NCI Webinar Series – Learn how to engage with the Childhood Cancer Data Initiative   Learn more

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.   Learn more   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.   Learn more

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)   Learn more   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.   Learn more

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   Learn more   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   Learn more

OCTOBER 10–11 NCCN 2025 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies The latest insights in hematology and connections with leading experts from across the country. ​​​​   Learn more   OCTOBER 10-11 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, Chicago IL & Online Early registration deadline: September 3, 2025. Marriott Marquis Chicago.   Learn more

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!   Learn more   OCTOBER 15–17 ACCC 42nd National Oncology Conference Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, CO. How oncology professionals are shaping real-world advances   Learn more

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   Learn more   OCTOBER 23–26 27th Annual Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium  2025 – Chicago Practice-changing research in medical, surgical, and radiation oncology.   Learn more

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.   Learn more   JANUARY 21-23, 2026 Advanced Workshop on Research Skills in Oncology for Early-Career Investigators - Virtual Harvard Medical School. Application Deadline: September 28, 2025   Learn more

Funding Opportunities

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   Learn more   NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) – Application Cycle Opens September 1 2 years | Up to $50,000/year in loan repayment  Offers substantial debt relief and tax support in exchange for a commitment to cancer-focused research.  Deadline: November 20    Learn more   Research Support Opportunity UC Irvine Genetic Epidemiology Research Institute 1 year | $2,500 Funds research using NIH All of Us data to advance precision medicine. Rolling Deadline   Learn more   A1 Bridge Funding UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center 1 year | $20,000 Supports cancer research with strong potential to improve treatment, diagnosis, prevention, and patient outcomes. Designed to strengthen and resubmit NIH grant applications. Rolling Deadline   Learn more

Announcements

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. Your involvement matters, and together we can make a difference in the fight against cancer!   Learn more   Christine Choe has been promoted – congratulations! Christine Choe has been promoted to Research Data Coordinator after three years supporting hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and GI clinical trials. We’re excited to see her bring the expertise and dedication to this new role! cschoe@hs.uci.edu   Amanda Macaraeg has been promoted – congratulations! Amanda Macaraeg has been promoted to Clinical Research Manager of the GU oncology team. She brings seven years of experience coordinating Phase I–III industrial, institutional, and national trials across multiple sites. macaraeg@hs.uci.edu   Stephanie Osoriohas been promoted – congratulations! Stephanie Osorio has been promoted to Clinical Research Manager overseeing part of malignant hematology and gynecology oncology. Over the past six years, she has been the cornerstone of our AML research efforts. sosorio2@hs.uci.edu   Judit Castellanos has been promoted – congratulations! Judit Castellanos has been promoted to Clinical Research Manager. For the past three years, she has helped transform our CAR-T and transplant research programs, expanding access and elevating the quality of clinical research. juditc@hs.uci.edu   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.   Learn more   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   Learn more   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    Learn more   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.   Learn more

News

Cancer Center Team Attends UC Irvine Staff Picnic – Krystina Jarema, Pilar Quezada, Ethan Park, April Bagaporo, Claudia Magee, Carrie Ullmer, Daniel Rivas, Katrina Parshad, Natalee McGee   Read more   Allen Chao, PhD – Philanthropist and Founding Benefactor of the UCI Cancer Center – Appointed CEO of Zephyr AI, Inc.   Read more   Member, Brian Paegel, PhD – Appointed as Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences   Read more   Member, Sora Park Tanjasiri, MPH, DrPH – New Grant Targets Better Cancer Care for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders in Orange County   Read more   Matthew Landry, PhD, RDN – 9 of the Best High-Fiber Foods to Eat, According to Nutritionists   Read more   Member, Nataliya Mar, MD – Reviews First-Line Therapy in Metastatic Non-Clear Cell RCC   Read more

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