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October 2019
Kostandin Pajcini, PhD – Leukemia-specific inhibition of hyperactive Notch signaling
Kostandin Pajcini, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacology College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
Find out more »Asian Healthcare Leaders Forum
2019 Chicago Fall Networking Event Learn about AHLF, mentoring, and leadership opportunities Panel discussion with Chicago-based Asian American health leaders Insights from health executive search firms Network and engage with other health professionals Relax and enjoy light food and beverages Open to all health career stages REGISTER HERE
Find out more »CHER Chicago Community Town Hall
The Center for Health Equity Research Chicago (CHER Chicago) will be a groundbreaking and inclusive hub of research and community partnerships creating a world free of structural violence. At this community Town Hall on structural violence and health equity, we plan to launch two grant applications: (1) PILOT PROJECT PROGRAM | Three grants available for research endeavors with community partners at $50,000 each (2) COMMUNITY DISSEMINATION SEED GRANTS | Three seed grants for community partners ranging between $5- $10,000 each…
Find out more »November 2019
Ardith Doorenbos, PhD, RN, FAAN – Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomization Trial (SMART) Designs for Cancer Research
Ardith Doorenbos, PhD, RN, FAAN Nursing Collegiate Professor, Department of Biobehavioral Health Science University of Illinois at Chicago Director of Palliative Care Co-leader, Cancer Prevention and Control Program University of Illinois Cancer Center Open to all researchers, post-docs, students, and technicians. Lunch provided on a first come, first served basis. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Cancer Center and The University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for Health Research and Policy.
Find out more »Tumor Microenvironment Working Group November Meeting
Presenters Alexandra Naba Assistant Professor Department of Physiology and Biophysics Andrei Karginov Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacology From the Tumor Microenvironment working group in the Cancer Biology Program.
Find out more »Andrew S. Kraft, MD – Novel Signaling Pathways in Breast and Prostate Cancer- Potential Targets for Anticancer Chemotherapy
Andrew S. Kraft, MD Director Emeritus University of Arizona Cancer Center Associate Director of Research University of Arizona Cancer Center Professor of Medicine Professor of Cell and Molecular Medicine
Find out more »Ria Genio Goluch – Post Award Financials for Clinical Trials at UIC – Best Practice Hour
Ria Genio Goluch CTO Manager Research Operations University of Illinois Cancer Center
Find out more »William S. Dalton, PhD, MD – Moving from Reactive to Proactive Medicine Through Data Science and Collective Impact
William S. Dalton, PhD, MDFounder and Executive Chair of M2GenFounding Member, ORIENFormer Director of Moffitt Cancer CenterDr. William (Bill) S. Dalton is Founder and Executive Chair of M2Gen, a national biotechnology subsidiary of the Moffitt Cancer Center. He is a Founding Member of ORIEN (Oncology Research Information Exchange Network). He is the past President, CEO & Center Director of Moffitt Cancer Center, an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center (2002-2012). Prior to joining Moffitt, Dr. Dalton was the Dean of the University of Arizona College…
Find out more »December 2019
Nicole Gastala, MD – Research With A Federally Qualified Health Center System – How to Ensure Your Research Addresses the Needs of Mile Square Health Center
Nicole Gastala, MD Family Medicine, UI Health Dr. Nicole Gastala is a graduate of Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago and completed her residency at the University of Iowa in Family Medicine. She is board certified in Family Medicine. She is currently a Clinical Physician, Researcher, and Director of Behavioral Health and Addiction Medicine at Mile Square Health Center at the University of Illinois Hospitals and Health Science System, in Chicago, IL. Interests include treating whole…
Find out more »January 2020
Electra Paskett, PhD – A Multi-Level Model to Address Cervical Cancer Disparities in Appalachia
Marion N. Rowley Professor of Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Professor and Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control in the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine Professor in the Division of Epidemiology in the College of Public Health Associate Director for Population Sciences and Community Outreach Program Leader of the Cancer Control Program in the Comprehensive Cancer Center of the Ohio State University (OSU) Director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity at the James…
Find out more »February 2020
Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc) – Distinguished Lecture Series
Margaret Foti, PhD, MD (hc) Chief Executive Officer, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Secretary-Treasurer, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Foundation
Find out more »April 2020
Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium 2020
This annual event, named for former University of Illinois Cancer Center Director Dr. Gary Kruh, brings together cancer researchers, faculty and students to learn more about the latest advancements in cancer research. A student poster competition will also be held. Lunch will be provided. Speaker and event details still to come.
Find out more »May 2020
Lewis Cantley, PhD – Distinguished Lecture Series
Lewis C. Cantley, PhD Meyer Director, Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center Professor of Cancer Biology, Joan and Stanford I. Weill Department of Medicine
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