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Member, Claudia Benavente, PhD - From RB1 Loss to Therapeutic Vulnerability
OCTOBER 5, 1:30–2:30 PM
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Benavente CV. Sue Gross Auditorium, COHS. Questions? Contact thuyp4@uci.edu
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Molecular Regulatory Events Promoting Malignant Melanoma Progression
OCTOBER 5, 4–5:00 PM
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Dave Hoon, MSc, PhD, Attend in Person: Gross Hall, 845 Health Sciences Road, Irvine 92697
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Members: Michael Stamos, MD; Joseph Carmichael, MD - Business of Interprofessional Healthcare Conference
OCTOBER 8, 2:30–6:30 PM
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Sue Gross Auditorium. Register now.
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10th Anniversary Anti-Cancer Challenge
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
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Register and choose your activity; Create or join a team; Donate or join as a virtual participant; anti-cancerchallenge.org
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Member, Frank Hsu, MD - Comprehensive Stroke Symposium
OCTOBER 10, 7:30 AM–4:20 PM
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UCI Beall Applied Innovation, Irvine | Registration required. Fees vary by attendee type.
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Member, Peter Chang, MD - Accelerating Clinical Science with AI and Coding Agents
OCTOBER 14, 3:00–5:00 PM
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Sue Gross Auditorium, 865 Health Science Road, Irvine 92697
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Member, Rémi Buisson, PhD - SoCal Genome Stability Symposium 2026
DECEMBER 4, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
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The Cove, 5270 California Avenue, Irvine 92697. Lunch will be provided. Free parking. Register now.
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Limited Opportunity - St. Baldrick's Foundation Spring Cycle
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The Cancer Center is seeking to nominate one candidate per funding mechanism.
Up to $110,000/year | Internal Deadline: September 30
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Melanoma Research Alliance Research Awards 2026–2027
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2-3 years | Up to $375,000
Translational, preclinical, & early clinical melanoma research, including Pilot, Young Investigator, and Established Investigator Awards
Deadline: November 5, 2026 (Pilot & Young Investigator)
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Travel Awards for Trainees
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Up to $2,000 | Conference Attendance & Travel
Applications are reviewed 3x per year. Deadlines: January 15, 2027; May 1, 2027
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Research Support Opportunity
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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
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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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🎈Join the Director’s Team for the 10th Anniversary Anti-Cancer Challenge
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Saturday, October 10 on the UC Irvine campus. Sign up here.
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👏 Congratulations to Stephany Ruiz on Her Promotion!
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Stephany has been promoted to Clinical Research Coordinator after joining in 2023 and supporting Cancer Center oncology clinical trials. Currently pursuing her MPH at UCLA, she brings solid experience in clinical research operations and a continued commitment to advancing cancer research. ruizs11@hs.uci.edu
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🎈 Welcome to Liliana Perez, Clinical Research Finance Analyst!
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Liliana graduated from UC Riverside with a concentration in accounting and auditing. She previously served as finance supervisor at an immigration law firm, establishing resources and building financial literacy among underserved community members. lilianp5@hs.uci.edu
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🎈 Welcome to Yebin Kwon, Clinical Research Coordinator!
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Yebin graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in psychology and brings four years of prior CRC experience. Her background spans the full trial life cycle, from site initiation through close-out, with a focus on patient safety and ethical conduct. yebink2@hs.uci.edu
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🎈 Welcome to Brian Rubio, Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator!
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Brian holds a BS in Cellular and Developmental Biology from CSUF and an MS in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine from USC. His background includes pediatric oncology, hematologic malignancies, and CAR T-cell immunotherapy. burubio@hs.uci.edu
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🚨Annual Flu Vaccination Campaign 2026–27
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September 21–December 4
Where to get the flu vaccine: UCI Health Occupational Health or Employee Health; Your primary care provider or a commercial pharmacy (report vaccination to Occupational Health/Employee Health)
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📣 Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE)
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Strengthen your research impact, enhance clinical trial success, gain trusted community insights, increase study relevance, and accelerate accruals.
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Member, Cholsoon Jang, PhD
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 Receives 9th Hansung Science Award in South Korea
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Members: Darci Trader, PhD; Claudia Benevente, PhD
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 Stealth Tactic Makes Chemotherapy Smarter
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Member, Michelle Fortier, PhD
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 Advancing Community-Engaged Research: C3 Symposium
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Member, Ulrike Luderer MD, PhD
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 Spaceflight May Harm the Reproductive System
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Member, Jason Douglas, PhD
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 How Public Safety Can Influence Public Health
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Member, Veronica Vieira, DSc
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 Wen Awarded $4.3 Million NIH Grant to Study PFAS and Breast Cancer
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Member, Matthew Landry PhD, RDN
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 Ultra-Processed Plant-Based Foods
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Members: Drs. C. Halbrook; D. Imagawa; R. Ayabe; T. Martinez
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 New study in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Members: Drs. N. Abi-Jaoudeh; J. Valerin; D. Imagawa
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 First-In-Human Study Attacks Pancreatic Cancer with Laser Light
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| RESEARCH SERVICES
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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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