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OSUCCC - James | Weekly Cancer Event Update
 
Sept. 24, 2019
WELCOME to the Weekly Cancer Event Update, an event-specific newsletter for the faculty and staff of the OSUCCC – James that is sent every Tuesday and includes details about important upcoming meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures and presentations. The deadline to submit an event is the Thursday before the requested Tuesday placement. Please send submissions to Bob Hecker at robert.hecker@osumc.edu (293-6825). The deadline for the next issue is Thursday, Sept. 26. 

 
This Week
SEPT. 24-27
SELF-GUIDED ‘REMEMBRANCE AND RENEWAL’
Faculty and staff are invited to a self-guided experience to: remember those who have impacted their life personally and professionally; honor patients, family and friends to whom they have provided compassionate care; celebrate life and relationships; and renew their mind, body and spirit.
Now through 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27
Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, 1145 Olentangy River Road
Info.: Amy Rettig
  
SEPT. 25
OSUCCC – JAMES DRUG DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (DDI) MONTHLY CONSULTING HOURS
The DDI is here to help you with any questions you may have about developing your research ideas into new therapies or navigating the drug development process. Contact the team to arrange to meet during the DDI's regular consulting office hours that occur the fourth Wednesday of every month.
10 a.m.-Noon
480 BRT
Schedule a 30-minute meeting:

SEPT. 25
“Launching Your Research Career, Part 1: Academic Success”
Presented by The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME)
Designed for researchers in the first two years of appointment, this two-part series provides foundational information to set yourself up for success. In Part 1, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Tatiana Oberyszyn, PhD, a member of the OSUCCC – James, covers what to do to prepare for promotion and tenure, including goal-setting, creating an individual development plan and mentoring. A panel discussion will follow her presentation.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
115 BRT
Lunch will be provided.
Participants do not have to attend Part 2 to register.
 
SEPT. 26
“Marker-Guided Target Therapy, PAPR and EGFR Inhibitors, and Development of Effective Immune Checkpoint Therapy” 
Mien-Chie Hung, PhD, President, China Medical University in Taiwan, and Professor, Department of Molecular and Cellular Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
TRANSLATIONAL THERAPEUTICS PROGRAM SEMINAR
Noon-1 p.m.
115 BRT
Lunch will be provided.
 
SEPT. 27
Pelotonia Idea Grant Recipient Presentations:
“Examining Skin Cancer as a Predictor of the Development of New Internal Primary Cancer”
Tatiana Oberyszyn, PhD, Professor in the Department of Pathology at Ohio State; Member of the Molecular Carcinogenesis and Chemoprevention Program at the OSUCCC – James; and
“Identification of Novel Components of the Autophagy Pathway”
Anne Strohecker, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cancer Biology and Genetics and the Department of Surgery at Ohio State; Member of the Molecular Biology and Cancer Genetics Program at the OSUCCC – James
OSUCCC – JAMES GRAND ROUNDS
8-9 a.m.
L035 James
Biosketches
 
SEPT. 27
TOOLS OF THE TRADE: LAUNCHING YOUR CLINICAL/TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH CAREER
Presented by Ohio State’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS)
Junior faculty, postdocs, graduate students and biomedical research staff are encouraged to attend this event, which will include plenary sessions on “Strategies for Mentee-Driven Mentorship” and on research services available from the CCTS. Other sessions will cover grant writing, the IRB process, conducting reproducible research and staffing your research team.
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
L035 James
Lunch will be provided.
Questions: Stuart Hobbs

SEPT. 27
NCCN 2019 NURSING FORUM: ADVANCING ONCOLOGY NURSING IN HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES™
This forum, which will precede the NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ to be held Sept. 27-29 at the same location, will provide hematology/oncology nurses with comprehensive and clinically relevant information to optimize patient education and care.
2-5:15 p.m.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Nurses who attend the Nursing Forum in full may attend the NCCN 2019 Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies™ with no additional registration cost. When you register for the Nursing Forum, you will automatically be registered for the Congress.
 
SEPT. 27-28
NCCN 2019 ANNUAL CONGRESS: HEMATOLOGIC MALIGNANCIES™
World-renowned experts in the management of hematologic malignancies will present the latest treatment advances, updates to the standard of care as recommended in the NCCN Guidelines®, and challenging patient cases. The program will feature presentations and panel discussions on patient cases highlighting treatment options and supportive care for a variety of hematologic malignancies.
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Register & Info.
Agenda  
   
Future Meetings, Conferences & Events
NOV. 1-3
STATE-OF-THE-ART ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY: A HANDS-ON COURSE
This course is for neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons, and other skull base surgeons interested in learning endoscopic endonasal surgery of the skull base, pituitary fossa, orbit and craniocervical junction. It will comprise pre-course video lectures provided to registered participants a month prior to the course, along with anatomical prosection videos, a dissection manual, complementary lectures, roundtables and panel discussions, and live surgery transmitted to the auditorium so participants may interact with surgeons and other faculty members.
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
A maximum of 30.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.
Register & Info.

NOV. 2
2019 NEXT GENERATION LUNG CANCER SYMPOSIUM
This symposium will focus on: recognizing proper screening techniques, selecting patients for targeted therapy, and explaining possible side effects and duration of therapy; reviewing the role of immunotherapy drugs, including sequencing of immunotherapies for first- and second-line non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); and integrating palliative care in the management of patients with advanced lung cancer.
Targeted Therapies Keynote Speaker: Alice Shaw, MD, PhD, Director, Center for Thoracic Cancers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School
Immunotherapy in NSCLC Keynote Speaker: Edward Garon, MD, Director, Thoracic Oncology Program, Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Hematology-Oncology, UCLA
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Grand Event Center
A maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.
Questions: Katie Jones
 
NOV. 5
“Preclinical Development of a Novel PD-1 Vaccine (PD-1 Vaxx) That Inhibits Tumor Growth in a Syngeneic BALB/c Model and Synergizes With Chimeric HER-2 B Cell Vaccines”
Pravin Kaumaya, PhD, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Ohio State; Member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James
IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR PROGRAM
Noon-1 p.m. 
Room 400 Prior Hall
 
NOV. 11
VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY 
 
NOV. 12
“Development of Nanomaterials for MRNA Therapeutic and Genome Editing”
Yizhou Dong, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the College of Pharmacy at Ohio State; Member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James  
IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR PROGRAM
Noon-1 p.m. 
Room 400 Prior Hall
 
NOV. 12
COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY & MOUSE PHENOTYPING SHARED RESOURCE MONTHLY OFFICE HOURS
If you haven’t previously benefited from the expertise of one of three board-certified veterinary pathologists offered by this resource for your preclinical animal studies, stop by with your slides for a free consultation on interesting lesions, animal model selection, best practices for tissue preparation/preservation and more. Office hours occur on the second Tuesday of each month.
3-5 p.m.
933 BRT (multi-headed microscope)
Make an Appointment:
 
NOV. 13
"Female Sexual Function After Cancer: Highlighting the Needs of Special Cancer Populations" 
PRE-CONFERENCE CME COURSE AHEAD OF THE SEVENTH CONFERENCE OF THE SCIENTIFIC NETWORK ON FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH AND CANCER
This course is geared toward physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and physical therapists who care for women with a history of cancer. 
7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road
A maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.
Agenda & Info.
 
NOV. 13
“Ethics/Moral Distress/Resilience – Update”
Kathy Thompson, MS, APRN-CNS, The Ohio State University College of Nursing 
JAMES NURSING GRAND ROUNDS
Noon-1 p.m.
115 BRT
 
NOV. 14-15
“Brightening Futures: Improving Sexual Health for Adolescent and Young Adult Women With Cancer”
SEVENTH CONFERENCE OF THE SCIENTIFIC NETWORK ON FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH AND CANCER
Hosted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with support from the OSUCCC – James
Conference Chair: Kristen Carpenter, PhD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Ohio State, and Member of the Cancer Control Program at the OSUCCC – James
The scientific network strives to promote sexual well-being in women and girls affected by cancer by advancing evidence-based education and practices.
Nov. 14: 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
Nov. 15: 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Longaberger Alumni House, 2200 Olentangy River Road
A maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.
Agenda
Info.
 
NOV. 14
PELOTONIA'S “A NIGHT OF IMPACT”
A family-friendly event honoring the Pelotonia community’s efforts. Tickets are $20 and children 5 and under are free. Each ticket includes parking, museum access, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverages.
7-10 p.m.
COSI
Purchase Tickets
Info.: pelotonia.org
 
NOV. 19
RELATIONSHIP-BASED RESILIENCE RETREAT
Offered by The James Department of Professional Practice
This one-day retreat is based on Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles and focuses 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
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register: Sue Hines 
 
NOV. 27
OSUCCC – JAMES DRUG DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (DDI) MONTHLY CONSULTING HOURS
The DDI is here to help you with any questions you may have about developing your research ideas into new therapies or navigating the drug development process. Contact the team to arrange to meet during the DDI's regular consulting office hours that occur the fourth Wednesday of every month.
10 a.m.-Noon
480 BRT
Schedule a 30-minute meeting:
 
NOV. 28-29
THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAYS
 
DEC. 2-4 (NOTE NEW DATES)
BRACHYTHERAPY CLINICAL SCHOOL
The Ohio State University International Training Center for Radiation Oncology provides hands-on training for radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, radiation oncologists and other cancer specialists from around the world in a state-of-the-art environment.  
Dec. 2: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 3: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dec. 4: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Radiation Oncology Training Center, Room 018, Brain and Spine Hospital
Agenda
The department will be applying for up to 19.82 hours of CAMPEP credits for physicists.
Questions: Jamie Ciccone
  
DEC. 3
“Cancer-Specific Mutations Targeted by CAR and TCRs”
Hans Schreiber, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Pathology and Committee on Cancer Biology and Immunology, Cancer Center at the University of Chicago
IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR PROGRAM
Noon-1 p.m. 
Room 400 Prior Hall
 
DEC. 4 
“Implicit Bias”
Quinn Capers IV, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Ohio State, where he also is Associate Dean for Admissions in the College of Medicine
Sponsored by the Diversity Council at OSUWMC
This 2.5-hour workshop will present the science and research of unconscious bias, identify how bias and the processes of the unconscious mind can impact healthcare decisions and results, help participants understand their own background and its impact on their perceptions so they can better advocate for inclusion in their organization, and show how to apply strategies for practicing more conscious awareness.
1:30-4 p.m.
1167 Graves Hall
No remote training is offered for this class.
CE credit is available for nursing and social work. CME credit is available for physicians.
Questions: Milly Valverde
 
DEC. 7-10
2019 AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY (ASH) ANNUAL MEETING AND EXPOSITION
The 61st ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition will provide an invaluable educational experience and the opportunity to review thousands of scientific abstracts highlighting updates in the hottest topics in hematology. Participants can network with top minds in the field and a global community of more than 25,000 hematology professionals from every subspecialty.
Orlando, Fla.
 
DEC. 7
2019 SCARLET & GRAY RECEPTION DURING ASH
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Plaza International Ballroom E, 9801 International Drive
 
DEC. 10
COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY & MOUSE PHENOTYPING SHARED RESOURCE MONTHLY OFFICE HOURS
If you haven’t previously benefited from the expertise of one of three board-certified veterinary pathologists offered by this resource for your preclinical animal studies, stop by with your slides for a free consultation on interesting lesions, animal model selection, best practices for tissue preparation/preservation and more. Office hours occur on the second Tuesday of each month.
3-5 p.m.
933 BRT (multi-headed microscope)
Make an Appointment:
 
DEC. 11
NCCN PATIENT ADVOCACY SUMMIT: DELIVERING VALUE FOR PATIENTS ACROSS THE ONCOLOGY ECOSYSTEM
This summit will highlight the patient perspective related to delivering value-based and high-quality cancer care, implications associated with the term value, and the application of the value proposition within policymaking and clinical decision-making.
National Press Club, Washington, D.C.
 
DEC. 11
2019 James Staff Who Presented at Conferences (TBD)
JAMES NURSING GRAND ROUNDS
Noon-1 p.m.
L045 James (Gabbe Conference Room)
 
DEC. 12
“Basic Communication Needs of the Deaf Patient”
Michelle McCullough, BA psychology, Teacher/Mentor for American Sign Language (ASL) Practicum Program with Columbus State, ASL Staff Interpreter at OSUWMC; and Scott Lissner, MA counseling, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator for The Ohio State University
Participants will learn about the deaf culture and its impact on communication in the medical setting; the deaf community in central Ohio; the use of ASL and its impact on conveying information; and the best use of ASL interpreter services in the clinical setting.
4-5 p.m. 
B050 James
CE credit is available for nursing and social work. CME credit is available for physicians.
Questions: Milly Valverde
 
DEC. 17
RELATIONSHIP-BASED RESILIENCE RETREAT
Offered by The James Department of Professional Practice
This one-day retreat is based on Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles and focuses 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
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register: Sue Hines 
    
Next Week
SEPT. 30-OCT. 1
PRONE BREAST RADIOTHERAPY COURSE
The Department of Radiation Oncology has opened The Ohio State University International Training Center for Radiation Oncology to provide hands-on training for radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, radiation oncologists and other cancer specialists from around the world in a state-of-the-art environment.  
Sept. 30: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 1: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Radiation Oncology Training Center, Room 018, Brain and Spine Hospital
Questions: Jamie Ciccone
 
SEPT. 30
"Mutational Landscape and Mechanisms of Transformation in T-Cell Lymphomas”
Teresa Palomero, PhD, Associate Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Medical Center 
LYMPHOMA GUEST LECTURE SERIES
Noon-1 p.m.
B050 James

OCT. 1
“Anticancer Drug Development From Natural Product Leads: Taking Cues From the Chemistry of Nature”
James Fuchs, PhD, Professor, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy,
Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, PHARMACOLOGY SEMINAR SERIES
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
Room 250 Parks Hall
 
OCT. 2-4 (NOTE NEW DATES) 
CLINICAL COMMISSIONING WITH TRUEBEAM®
The Ohio State University International Training Center for Radiation Oncology provides hands-on training for radiation therapists, dosimetrists, physicists, radiation oncologists and other cancer specialists from around the world in a state-of-the-art environment.
Oct. 2 & 3: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Oct. 4: 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Radiation Oncology Training Center, Room 018, Brain and Spine Hospital
Agenda
This course has been approved for 18.75 CAMPEP CE credits.
Questions: Jamie Ciccone
 
OCT. 2
“Oncogenic Activities of Human Papillomaviruses”
Karl Munger, PhD, Professor and Interim Chair, Department of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology, Tufts University School of Medicine
CANCER BIOLOGY PROGRAM SEMINAR 
Noon-1 p.m.
115 BRT
Lunch will be provided.
 
OCT. 2
“Implicit Bias”
Quinn Capers IV, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Ohio State, where he also is Associate Dean for Admissions in the College of Medicine
Sponsored by the Diversity Council at OSUWMC
This 2.5-hour workshop will present the science and research of unconscious bias, identify how bias and the processes of the unconscious mind can impact healthcare decisions and results, help participants understand their own background and its impact on their perceptions so they can better advocate for inclusion in their organization, and show how to apply strategies for practicing more conscious awareness.
1:30-4 p.m.
1167 Graves Hall
No remote training is offered for this class.
CE credit is available for nursing and social work. CME credit is available for physicians.
Questions: Milly Valverde
 
OCT. 4
“Influence of Inflammation on the Genetics of Colorectal Cancer”
John Carethers, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine, and Professor of Human Genetics, University of Michigan Health System 
OSUCCC – JAMES GRAND ROUNDS
8-9 a.m.
L035 James
Biosketch
 
OCT. 4
FUNDRAISING DEADLINE FOR PELOTONIA 2019
To Donate: pelotonia.org  
   
Early Through End of Oct. Meetings, Conf. & Events
OCT. 8
RELATIONSHIP-BASED RESILIENCE RETREAT
Offered by The James Department of Professional Practice
This one-day retreat is based on Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles and focuses 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
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register: Sue Hines 
 
OCT. 8
COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY & MOUSE PHENOTYPING SHARED RESOURCE MONTHLY OFFICE HOURS
If you haven’t previously benefited from the expertise of one of three board-certified veterinary pathologists offered by this resource for your preclinical animal studies, stop by with your slides for a free consultation on interesting lesions, animal model selection, best practices for tissue preparation/preservation and more. Office hours occur on the second Tuesday of each month.
3-5 p.m.
933 BRT (multi-headed microscope)
Make an Appointment:
 
OCT. 9 (POSTPONED UNTIL OCT. 28)
2019 PELOTONIA FELLOWSHIP SYMPOSIUM 
 
OCT. 9-11 (POSTPONED UNTIL DEC. 2-4)
BRACHYTHERAPY CLINICAL SCHOOL
 
OCT. 9
“Sickle Cell Disease”
Kathy Burns, APRN-CNS, Clinical Nurse Specialist, James Professional Practice
JAMES NURSING GRAND ROUNDS
Noon-1 p.m.
L045 James (Gabbe Conference Room)
 
OCT. 10
“Clinical Implications of Clonal Hematopoiesis – MDS, Cardiovascular Disease and Beyond”
David Steensma, MD, Edward P. Evans Chair, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
LEUKEMIA RESEARCH PROGRAM SEMINAR 
Noon-1 p.m.
L035 James
Lunch will be provided.
 
OCT. 11-13
BREAKTHROUGH™: A GLOBAL SUMMIT FOR ONCOLOGY INNOVATORS
Co-Hosted by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) & the Thai Society of Clinical Oncology
Bangkok, Thailand
 
OCT. 14
“Understanding Our Muslim Patient Population”
Yosef Khan, MD, PhD, Director of Informatics at the American Heart Association
Participants will learn to identify issues impacting the health care of Muslim patients. Discussion will include the Muslim view of illness and treatment, modesty in behavior and dress, diet considerations, and childbirth, death and dying.
9-10 a.m. 
L035 James
CE credit is available for nursing and social work. CME credit is available for physicians.
Questions: Milly Valverde

OCT. 15
THRIVE PROGRAM RETREAT
Open to all direct patient care staff at the OSUCCC – James, this program will teach skills for promoting resilience and diminishing potential or existing symptoms of burnout and compassion fatigue. The all-day retreat will be followed by a six-week THRIVE Independent Study conducted through a private social media group. After that, participants will reassemble for a two-hour final live session on Nov. 21.
Oct. 15 Retreat: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Room 3000 Eye & Ear Institute
Nov. 21 Final Live Session: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
B050 James
All portions of THRIVE are considered Nursing Continuing Education, and participants will receive contact hours for completion.  
 
OCT. 15
A Comprehensive Approach to Wound Management: Wound Care Boot Camp
This course features experts who will present the fundamentals of wound management and other key topics and also includes a hands-on skills lab.
8 a.m.-Noon
Wallace Auditorium, East Hospital, 181 Taylor Ave.
3.5 nursing CE contact hours are available.
Questions: Marty Steen (257-3115)
 
OCT. 15
“Immunological Basis for Sex Bias in Bladder Cancer”
 Zihai Li, MD, PhD, Founding Director of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology, Professor in the Division of Medical Oncology at Ohio State, and Member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James
IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR PROGRAM
Noon-1 p.m. 
Room 400 Prior Hall
   
OCT. 15-19
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS (ASHG) 2019 ANNUAL MEETING
Houston, Texas
 
OCT. 16
SCARLET & GRAY RECEPTION DURING THE ASHG 2019 ANNUAL MEETING 
7:15-9:15 p.m.
Room Kingwood A, Level 3, Marriott Marquis Houston (one of the headquarters hotels), 1777 Walker St., Houston
 
OCT. 16
“Implicit Bias”
Quinn Capers IV, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Ohio State, where he also is Associate Dean for Admissions in the College of Medicine
Sponsored by the Diversity Council at OSUWMC
This 2.5-hour workshop will present the science and research of unconscious bias, identify how bias and the processes of the unconscious mind can impact healthcare decisions and results, help participants understand their own background and its impact on their perceptions so they can better advocate for inclusion in their organization, and show how to apply strategies for practicing more conscious awareness.
1:30-4 p.m.
1167 Graves Hall
No remote training is offered for this class.
CE credit is available for nursing and social work. CME credit is available for physicians.
Questions: Milly Valverde
 
OCT. 16
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF WOMEN FACULTY
Women in Medical Science (WIMS) hosts this annual celebration of the achievements of women faculty in the College of Medicine, with recognition of women who were promoted and of new women faculty. Learn about the status of women in the college and hear from successful women faculty. All faculty are welcome to this cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres.
Networking: 5-6 p.m.
Program: 6-7 p.m.
Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium
 
OCT. 17
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER ALL FACULTY AND STAFF TOWN HALL MEETING
Hal Paz, MD, Executive Vice President and Chancellor for Health Affairs at Ohio State, and CEO of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, will talk about what he’s learned during his first 90 days on the job and share his vision for defining the future of academic health care at Ohio State. Afterward he will answer questions.
10-11 a.m.
Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium and also livestreamed to other locations
This event also will be taped. More details to come.
 
OCT. 17
Ephraim Ansa-Addo, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Medical Oncology at Ohio State
TRANSLATIONAL THERAPEUTICS PROGRAM SEMINAR
Noon-1 p.m.
115 BRT
Lunch will be provided.
 
OCT. 20-22
2019 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOFABRICATION
Biofabrication 2019 will bring together scientists, engineers, regulatory specialists, industry participants and clinical investigators from around the world to present their recent discoveries, research direction and views on current problems and opportunities in the field of biofabrication. The event will include five plenary, 15 keynote, 90 podium and hundreds of poster presentations.  
Ohio Union
 
OCT. 20-22
2019 AACI/CCAF ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) and the Cancer Center Administrators Forum (CCAF) convenes AACI cancer center directors and executive-level administrators with leaders of national cancer research and advocacy groups, industry and government health agencies to develop solutions to common challenges at cancer centers, and also to share best practices.
Washington, D.C.
 
OCT. 21 & 23
INNOVATION, COMMERCIALIZATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORKSHOP
Presented by Ohio State’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) and I-corps@Ohio
This two-day workshop will introduce faculty to the underlying principles of innovation and entrepreneurship and how those support the commercialization of a faculty member’s biomedical research. Participants will develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset and its importance to innovation, and learn the skills of customer discovery, lean startup methodology and design thinking. Participants must commit to both days.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Room 240 Prior Hall
Questions: Stuart Hobbs
 
OCT. 23
OSUCCC – JAMES DRUG DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (DDI) MONTHLY CONSULTING HOURS
The DDI is here to help you with any questions you may have about developing your research ideas into new therapies or navigating the drug development process. Contact the team to arrange to meet during the DDI's regular consulting office hours that occur the fourth Wednesday of every month.
10 a.m.-Noon
480 BRT
Schedule a 30-minute meeting:
 
OCT. 23
ABSTRACT DEADLINE: 2020 NCCN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Fla.
 
OCT. 24
RELATIONSHIP-BASED RESILIENCE RETREAT
Offered by The James Department of Professional Practice
This one-day retreat is based on Relationship-Based Care (RBC) principles and focuses 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
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Register: Sue Hines 

OCT. 24
“Worldview Competency in Health Care”
Paul Numrich, PhD, MDiv, Professor in the Snowden Chair for the Study of Religion and Interreligious Relations, Methodist Theological School in Ohio; Professor of World Religions and Interreligious Relations, Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University; Affiliate Research Associate Professor, McNamara Center for the Social Study of Religion, Loyola University Chicago
SPIRITUAL CARE GRAND ROUNDS
This presentation will make a case for ”religious competency” in health care and for “worldview competency” that accounts for both religious individuals and the growing number of “nones” (non-religious and religiously unaffiliated individuals).
Noon-1 p.m. (Bring your own lunch.)
B050 James
 
OCT. 25
OHIO STATE HEMATOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 2019
This symposium will provide a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art advances in the biology, etiology, diagnosis, modalities of therapy and evidence-based management of blood cancers. The keynote speaker will be Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD, Director of Cellular Therapeutics in the Department of Medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
7 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Grand Event Center at Grandview Yard
A maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are available.
Agenda
Questions: Sarah Schmidt
 
OCT. 28 (NOTE NEW DATE & LOCATION)
2019 PELOTONIA FELLOWSHIP SYMPOSIUM 
This annual symposium will once again feature world-renowned scientists and the work of current and past Pelotonia fellows whose projects have been supported by funds raised through Pelotonia.
The Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road
 
OCT. 29
2019 JAMES ACCREDITATION FALL CONFERENCE
This conference will help leaders and managers leverage accreditation to engage practice, invigorate staff with useful ideas and practices, and prepare for the upcoming Joint Commission on-site evaluation.
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
115 BRT

OCT. 29
“Targeting Regulatory T Cells to Augment Antitumor Immunity”
Ephraim Ansa-Addo, PhD, MSB, Assistant Professor, Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology, OSUCCC – James
IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR PROGRAM
Noon-1 p.m. 
Room 400 Prior Hall
 
OCT. 29
“Launching Your Research Career, Part 2: Lab Management”
Presented by The Ohio State University College of Medicine’s Center for Faculty Advancement, Mentoring and Engagement (FAME)
Designed for researchers in the first two years of appointment, this two-part series provides foundational information to set yourself up for success. Part 2 will address fundamentals of lab management, including purchasing supplies, contracting, hiring and managing a team, budgeting and resource management. 
1-4 p.m.
L045 James (Gabbe Conference Room)
Participants do not have to attend Part 1 to register for this session. 
      
 
 
Inside this issue:
OSUCCC – James
Grand Rounds
Future Meetings and Conferences
OSUCCC – James Survivorship and Development Events
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OCT. 16
2019 SCARLET & GRAY RECEPTION DURING ASHG
7:15-9:15 p.m.
Marriott Marquis Houston
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OCT. 17
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER ALL FACULTY AND STAFF TOWN HALL MEETING
10-11 a.m.
Ross Heart Hospital Auditorium
 
OCT. 20-22
2019 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOFABRICATION
Ohio Union
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OCT. 20-22
2019 AACI/CCAF ANNUAL MEETING
Washington, D.C.
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OCT. 25
OHIO STATE HEMATOLOGY SYMPOSIUM 2019
Grand Event Center
Agenda
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OCT. 28 (NEW DATE)
2019 PELOTONIA FELLOWSHIP SYMPOSIUM
The Fawcett Center
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OCT. 29
2019 JAMES ACCREDITATION FALL CONFERENCE
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
115 BRT
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NOV. 1-3
STATE-OF-THE-ART ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY: A HANDS-ON COURSE
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
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NOV. 2
2019 NEXT GENERATION LUNG CANCER SYMPOSIUM
7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Grand Event Center
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NOV. 13
PRE-CONFERENCE (See Next Entry) CME PROGRAM: HIGHLIGHTING THE NEEDS OF SPECIAL CANCER POPULATIONS
The Fawcett Center
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NOV. 14-15
SEVENTH CONFERENCE OF THE SCIENTIFIC NETWORK ON FEMALE SEXUAL HEALTH AND CANCER
Longaberger Alumni House
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NOV. 14
PELOTONIA'S “A NIGHT OF IMPACT”
7-10 p.m.
COSI
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DEC. 7-10
2019 ASH ANNUAL MEETING
Orlando, Fla.
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DEC. 7
2019 SCARLET & GRAY RECEPTION DURING ASH
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Orlando, Plaza International Ballroom E
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MARCH 20-22, 2020
NCCN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Orlando, Fla.
Abstracts Due Oct. 23
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OSUCCC - James Grand Rounds
The 2019-20 OSUCCC – James Grand Rounds lecture series takes place on selected Fridays throughout the academic year. All lectures will be held from 8-9 a.m. in L035 James (Wasserstrom Family Conference Room on the Conference Level). Below are upcoming lectures.

SEPT. 27
Pelotonia Idea Grant Recipient Presentations:
Tatiana Oberyszyn, PhD, and Anne Strohecker, PhD
OSUCCC – James

OCT. 4
John Carethers, MD
University of Michigan  
 


 
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