Week of Events
Integrated Training in Cancer Model Systems Director’s Career Symposium: Matt Holderfield, PhD
Integrated Training in Cancer Model Systems Director’s Career Symposium: Matt Holderfield, PhD
Join us for the annual Integrated Training in Cancer Model Systems (ITCMS) Director’s Career Symposium, moderated by Channing Der, PhD, and featuring career-focused talks representing three different career paths: University Academics, Industry, and Research Institutions. Matt Holderfield, PhD, Director of Cancer Cell and Systems Biology, REVOLUTION Medicines. Dr. Holderfield completed his PhD studies at the … Read more
Caregiver Conversations
Caregiver Conversations
During these worrisome times, we know you may have things on your mind. Caregiver Conversations is a supportive program just for caregivers caring for a patient with a cancer diagnosis. Caregiver Conversations are held every Tuesday and are facilitated by N.C. Cancer Hospital staff. Given the current safety measures in place for COVID-19, these weekly … Read more
Translational Cancer Grand Rounds: Preventing cord compression – a proactive, multidisciplinary, systematic approach to spinal metastasis
Translational Cancer Grand Rounds: Preventing cord compression – a proactive, multidisciplinary, systematic approach to spinal metastasis
Speakers: Robert Dixon, MD, FSIR, professor of radiology, interventional radiology program director, UNC-Chapel Hill and Deb Bhowmick, MD, associate professor, section chief spinal neurosurgery, chief of spinal neurosurgery, medical director, UNC Hospitals Spine Center, UNC-Chapel Hill.
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Trauma Informed Care in Hospice and Palliative Care
CCSP/Palliative Care Grand Rounds: Trauma Informed Care in Hospice and Palliative Care
Kelsey Nestor, MD, HPM Fellow. This is a weekly presentation regarding palliative care. CME continuing education credit is available to qualified participants within the UNC School of Medicine.
UNC Adolescent and Young Adult Working Group — A Population-Based Study of Cancer-Related Follow-Up Care among Multi-Ethnic Childhood Cancer Survivors
UNC Adolescent and Young Adult Working Group — A Population-Based Study of Cancer-Related Follow-Up Care among Multi-Ethnic Childhood Cancer Survivors
Joel Milam, PhD, professor of medicine, epidemiology and biostatistics, University of California, Irvine; co-leader, Cancer Control Program, Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center; co-founder and co-director, Center for Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Research. Hosted by the UNC Adolescent and Young Adult Working Group
Molecular reprogramming for novel drug discovery
Molecular reprogramming for novel drug discovery
Presenter: Yong Zhang, Assistant Professor, University of Southern California Zoom link: https://uncpharmacy.zoom.us/j/95369174108?pwd=ZjhMMktTdnZtVXl3T0RjVnQzQkwzdz09 Password: 3081696705
UNC Lineberger Weekly Seminar Series: RNA-based mechanisms of DNA virus restriction
UNC Lineberger Weekly Seminar Series: RNA-based mechanisms of DNA virus restriction
John Karijolich, PhD, Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Hosted by UNC Lineberger's Blossom Damania, PhD. Please register to attend.
Advanced Practice Provider: APPs Role in Cancer Survivorship Care
Advanced Practice Provider: APPs Role in Cancer Survivorship Care
Deborah K. Mayer, PhD, RN, AOCN, FAAN. The Advanced Practice Provider lecture series created and coordinated by Tammy Triglianos, DNP, ANP-BC, AOCNP, in partnership with the UNC Lineberger Cancer Network. This lecture will offer free NCPD/CNE continuing education credits.
Computational Medicine Seminar: Listening to the Sound of Light to Guide Surgeries
Computational Medicine Seminar: Listening to the Sound of Light to Guide Surgeries
Muyinatu Bell, PhD, Johns Hopkins University. Photoacoustic imaging offers “x-ray vision” to see beyond tool tips and underneath tissue during surgical procedures, yet no ionizing x-rays are required. Instead, optical fibers and acoustic receivers enable photoacoustic sensing of major structures – like blood vessels and nerves – that are otherwise hidden from view. The entire … Read more
Cancer Transitions Wellness Program
Cancer Transitions Wellness Program
Cancer Transitions is a free wellness workshop for adult cancer survivors and their caregivers after treatment. During the session, learn from experts about how to move forward and positively impact your life. Throughout the workshop, we’ll talk about nutritional wellness, physical activity and exercise, coping with stress, and medical management after treatment. Meet other survivors … Read more