August 17, 2012

Announcements

Notables

Andrew Phillips, PhD, has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute, to investigate novel approaches to treating cancers previously thought "undruggable." Dr. Phillips is a member of the Yale Cancer Center Developmental Therapeutics Program. Dr. Alana Schepartz is the co-Principal Investigator on the grant, along with Dr. Phillips.

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Dell Yarbrough, MD will be running in the American Cancer Society's Hood to Coast Relay in Oregon on August 24 to support the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance.

Closer to Free 

Closer to Free Bike Ride 

Join us on September 8, 2012

Employee Profile: Nicole Edwards

The Employee Profile recognizes the diverse contributions made by Yale Cancer Center and Smilow Cancer Hospital staff have to meet our patient care, research, education, and outreach goals.The staff profiled are examples of the great work being done here, and the dedication and values we possess. To suggest someone to be profiled, please contact Emily Fenton.

Behind the scenes at the Yale Cancer Center Cancer Genetic Counseling Program, Office Manager Nicole Edwards makes sure that everything is running smoothly. She is in charge overseeing the day-to-day operations of the office as well as the clinic. She manages the workflow of a small staff and ensures that every patients needs are met. Her day can consist of scheduling patients for appointments, ordering supplies for the office, scheduling meetings, triaging incoming calls as well as managing the busy schedule for the Director of the program.   

When a patient comes to the Genetic Counseling Program, they usually require three separate visits. Nicole makes sure that patients are seen in a timely fashion that works with their schedules. She also sends out appointment reminders and letters to their general practitioner if needed. This is Nicole's first year working in the Genetic Counseling Program. She wanted to work in an area where she could interact with patients, which has been her passion since coming to Yale almost 15 years ago. 

"This is a unique service being offered that is important not only for the patient coming to see us, but for their families as well.   Seeing patients come in that are sick, puts my own life challenges and difficulties into perspective. It is rewarding to be a part of their experience and to be able to help them if they need anything along the way," Nicole said. 

Ellen Matloff, CGC, Research Scientist in the Department of Genetics and Director of the Yale Cancer Center Cancer Genetic Counseling Program commented, "Nicole has revolutionized our office and taken the entire program to the next level.  Many of our patients are scared, anxious or upset and Nicole is a professional, kind, calming force for them from the minute they walk in the door. She knows what these people are going through and she truly cares about them and for them. We were so lucky to add Nicole to our program team."

Funding Opportunities

Susan G. Komen Challenge Grants: Breast Cancer and the Environment

The Challenge grants seek to address key research needs in the field of environmental contributions to breast cancer risk. Several opportunities and funding levels are being offered.

Scientific Focus:

Letter of Intent Deadline: September 10, 2012

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Burroughs Welcome Fund Career Awards

* For physician-scientists who will have completed at least 2 years of postdoctoral research training by October 1, 2012. 

* The last doctoral degree should have been received not more than 10 years prior to the application date. 

* Candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada as of the application date. 

* Awards provide bridging support for 1-2 years of advanced postdoctoral training and the initial 3-4 years of a faculty appointment. 

* 75% of time must be devoted to research.

* $700,000 over a period of 5 years.   ($700,000)

Application Deadline: August 30, 2012

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Hartwell Foundation Biomedical Research Award

For early-stage, innovative, cutting-edge, and high risk biomedical research that has the potential to be transformative. The proposed research should not yet have qualified for significant funding from outside sources. Research should benefit children, particularly in the U.S. $100,000 per year for 3 years.  ($300,000) 

Internal Deadline: September 7, 2012

Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Epidemiology Grants

These grants are designed to support the research of investigators who have a specific focus on the epidemiology, early detection or the prevention of childhood cancer. ALSF will award support to established investigators who have a track record of peer-reviewed publications in relevant areas. These awards are expected to provide additional funds that will allow investigators to pursue novel and promising epidemiological approaches to understanding the cause of childhood cancers and how such insight can be used for early detection or prevention of childhood cancer.

Application Deadline: December 17, 2012

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Gabrielle's Angels Foundation 

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation funds the nation's best science in the fields of leukemia, lymphoma, and related cancers of the blood. The Foundation not only funds conventional scientific research, but also projects that combine integrative (complementary) therapies or botanical agents. We focus on projects for cancer prevention, detection and treatment that are most likely to be translated into clinical trials within a 3-5 year period. These Medical Research Awards, distributed on a yearly basis, each total $225,000.00 and are given over a three-year period.

Application Deadline: September 12, 2012

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation "A" Awards in Pediatric Research

The foundation's "A" Award is a three-year grant designed for young scientists who want to jump-start their careers in pediatric oncology research. The program seeks to encourage the best and brightest young researchers to build lifelong careers and become leaders in the pediatric cancer field, and to further research that will lead to cures for children with cancer.

Application Deadline: September 17, 2012