WELCOME to the Weekly Cancer Event Update, an e-newsletter for the faculty and staff of the OSUCCC – James that appears every Tuesday and includes important upcoming meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures and presentations. Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit news items by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the requested Tuesday placement. If you miss the deadline, the item will appear in the following week’s issue if the date of the event is still valid. Please send your event announcements to Bob Hecker at robert.hecker@osumc.edu (293-6825). The deadline for the next issue is Thursday, Feb. 22.
This Week
FEB. 21
PELOTONIA 18 REGISTRATION OPENS
Registration will open on Wednesday, Feb. 21, for Pelotonia 18, which will take place Aug. 3-5. To date Pelotonia has raised $157 million for cancer research at the OSUCCC – James. It will be the 10th anniversary of this annual bicycle ride. We hope you will join us!
L035 James For those unable to attend, you can view the Grand Rounds after the presentation.
FEB. 21
“Implicit Bias”
Quinn Capers IV, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Ohio State; Associate Dean for Admissions in Ohio State’s College of Medicine
Cultural Awareness Training Workshop Offered by the Diversity Council at OSUWMC
Participants will be able to discuss the science and research of unconscious bias, identify how bias and the processes of the unconscious mind can impact healthcare decisions and results, understand their own background and its impact on their perceptions so they can better advocate for inclusion in their organization, and apply new strategies for practicing more conscious awareness.
“Understanding and Targeting Splicesomal Gene Mutations in Leukemia”
Omar Abdel-Wahab, MD, Attending Physician, Leukemia Service, and Associate Member, Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
LEUKEMIA RESEARCH PROGRAM SEMINAR
Noon-1 p.m.
L035 James
Lunch will be provided.
FEB. 22
Beyond the Baseline™ Presents: “Taking on Challenges: A Story of Grit and Determination’’
In support of Ohio State hosting the prestigious NCAA® Women’s Final Four®, the 2018 WELD Columbus Leadership Series and Beyond the Baseline will present a conversation with ESPN’s reporter and play-by-play commentator, Holly Rowe, who will share her story of grit and determination, managing her career to achieve her goals, overcoming adversity and having the courage to persevere.
6-7:30 p.m. (Networking 5:30-6 p.m.)
The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road Registration is closed.
“Development of Targeted New Agents for Children with Cancer”
Peter Adamson, MD, Chair of the Children’s Oncology Group, The Alan R. Cohen Endowed Chair in Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH IN HEM/ONC/BMT SERIES
1-2 p.m.
WA1020 - RBII Discovery Auditorium at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Lunch will be provided.
Future Meetings, Conferences & Events
MARCH 28
OSUCCC – JAMES DRUG DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (DDI) MONTHLY OPEN CONSULTING HOURS
The DDIis here to help you with any questions you may have about developing your research ideas into new therapies or navigating the drug development process. DDI consulting hours occur the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Tools of the Trade: Communicating Scientific Research
Sponsored by Ohio State’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) At this workshop,TEDx Columbus curator Ruth Milligan will train you to distill your work into a 60-second “elevator speech.” Other speakers will address how and when to communicate with potential industry partners and present pointers on talking to journalists about your biomedical research.
11 a.m.-4 p.m.
115 BRT
Lunch will be provided at 11:30; the program will begin at noon.
GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CONFERENCE
Patients and caregivers are invited to this FREE conference featuring OSUCCC – James experts talking about the latest developments in GI cancers. The event will include a keynote address by Jeffrey VanDeusen, MD, PhD, Associate Director for Community Network Relations at the OSUCCC – James, and updates on the treatment, genetics, research and clinical trials for GI cancers. There also will be breakout sessions for caregivers.
BEYOND RISK CONFERENCE FOR HBOC AND LYNCH SYNDROME SURVIVORS
Hosted by the Clinical Cancer Genetics Team and the OSUCCC – James
This year’s FREE Beyond Risk Conference for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer (HBOC) and Lynch Syndrome (LS) Survivors will have separate tracks for HBOC and LS.
Offered by The James Department of Professional Practice This one-day retreat is based on Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles and will focus on developing resilient and compassionate caregivers/staff. It is intended primarily for staff members who have not attended a two- or three-day RBC retreat in the past.
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road
(Upcoming 2018 retreat dates include May 15, Aug. 14, Sept. 25 and three others.)
APRIL 11
“Best Practices in Mentoring”
Steven Steinberg, MD, FAME Director of Mentoring
Presented by The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Education (FAME)
Associate and full professors are invited to join Dr. Steinberg in a discussion about best practices, common scenarios and challenges so they can help their junior faculty colleagues thrive.
4-5 p.m.
L045 James (Gabbe Conference Room)
This event is certified for 1 AMA PRA Category 2 Credits.
10th ANNUAL FREE HEAD AND NECK SCREENINGS AT THE JAMES
8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Head and Neck Oncology Clinic, 5 James
Call The James Line at 293-5066 to schedule a screening. Appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
APRIL 14
HEAD AND NECK CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CONFERENCE 2018
All head and neck cancer patients and caregivers are welcome to join the OSUCCC-James for this FREE conference, which will focus on providing the most relevant information for patients. The conference will include a keynote presentation by a head and neck cancer survivor, as well as an expert panel and resource tables to give updates on treatment and research, symptom management, surveillance for recurrence, nutrition and support resources.
FACULTY PROFILE – Rebecca Jackson, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology); Director of Ohio State’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS); Associate Dean for Clinical Research; Member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC – James
Presented by The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Education (FAME)
Faculty profiles share the personal and professional stories of senior faculty members to help other faculty members glean insights and make connections.
APRIL 25 OSUCCC – JAMES DRUG DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (DDI) MONTHLY OPEN CONSULTING HOURS
The DDIis here to help you with any questions you may have about developing your research ideas into new therapies or navigating the drug development process. DDI consulting hours occur the fourth Wednesday of every month.
2018 OSUCCC – JAMES ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING Join us for a daylong event that reflects the breadth of our cancer program, features work by our scientists, fosters research collaborations and provides an avenue for feedback. OSUCCC members, as well as residents, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, are encouraged to submit an abstract for review at the ASM. To be eligible for consideration for an award, submit your abstract by Friday, March 2.
