July 22, 2026  
Member, Angela Fleischman, MD, PhD -
Manipulating Evolutionary Dynamics of Hematopoiesis, CRI Research in Progress
AUGUST 5, 12–1:00 PM
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Member, Anand Ganesan, MD, PhD - SOM Clinical Trialist Training Program Information Session
AUGUST 5, 1–2:00 PM
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10th Anniversary Anti-Cancer Challenge
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Register and choose your activity; Create or join a team; Donate or join as a virtual participant; anti-cancerchallenge.org
 

 
Arnold & Mabel Beckman Young Investigator Program
4 years | Up tp $600,000
Supports early-career faculty in the chemical and life sciences. Deadline: July 31, 2026
 
NIH Parent F99/K00 Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition
Up to 5 years of total support (up to 2 years for F99 phase and up to 3 years for K00 phase)
Deadline: August 8
 
Melanoma Research Alliance Research Awards 2026–2027
2-3 years | Up to $375,000
Translational, preclinical, & early clinical melanoma research, including Pilot, Young Investigator, and Established Investigator Awards
Deadlines: August 21, 2026 (LOI – Established Investigator); November 5, 2026 (Pilot & Young Investigator)
 
Mike Slive Foundation 2026-27 Pilot Research Grant
1 year | Up to $50,000
Prostate Cancer Research Support. Deadline: September 7, 2026
 
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
 
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
 
🎈 Welcome to Hadeel Haddad, PharmD, Assistant Research Data Coordinator!
Hadeel is a PharmD graduate with oncology pharmacy experience, including work as a clinical pharmacist in hematology/oncology at King Hussein Cancer Center supporting chemotherapy dosing and medication management, and a master's in Public Health from UC Irvine. hadeelh@hs.uci.edu
 
🎈 Welcome to Maireen Barnachea, Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator!
Maireen is a San Diego State University alum with a BS in Public Health, bringing experience supporting Phase I–IV clinical trials, including Good Clinical Practice and regulatory compliance, patient recruitment and retention, and data management. mbarnach@hs.uci.edu
 
👏 Congratulations to Haley Huang on Her Promotion!
Haley has been promoted to Senior Clinical Research Finance Analyst after demonstrating strong critical thinking, organizational skills, and clear communication while resolving complex issues and delivering measurable results with colleagues and sponsors. jiayuah@hs.uci.edu
 
👏 Congratulations to Sabrina Beltran on Her Promotion!
Sabrina has been promoted to Clinical Research Coordinator after independently managing complex clinical trials, achieving outstanding enrollment on her Phase I basket trial, and building strong relationships with patients and study teams. sabrindb@hs.uci.edu
 
📣 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.
 
Member, Xiaoyu Shi, PhD
New Drug Targets for Cancer and Neurodegeneration
 
Member, Frank Hsu, MD
Co-Developed Aqua Embolic System for Treating Hypervascular Tumors
 
Member, Ritesh Parajuli, MD
Mentor for ICTS SMAART Medical Student Awardee, Jacob Lee
 
Research Programs
Leadership
Advisory Boards
Resources & Funding
Centers & Institutes

Cancer In Focus prior to June 2025

 
Contact Information
UC Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, 200 S. Manchester Ave, Orange, CA 92868, US

cfccccommunications@hs.uci.edu
Phone 714-456-8000

 
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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