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October 14, 2011

October 14, 2011

Announcements

Fatma Shebl Joins EPH

I am pleased to announce that Fatma Shebl, MD, PhD has joined Yale School of Public Health as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Chronic Disease Epidemiology. Fatma was the successful candidate following a joint search process between the Yale School of Public Health and Yale Cancer Center that was targeted at the recruitment of a scholar conducting epidemiologic or population sciences research on infectious agents and cancer.

Prior to joining Yale, Fatma was a research fellow at the National Institutes of Health in the division of cancer epidemiology and genetics in the infections and immunoepidemiology branch. She received her MD at the University of Alexandria in Egypt and her PhD from the University of Maryland in Baltimore. She will be joining our Molecular Virology Research Program.

Alex Au Recruited to Lead Breast Reconstruction

Alexander F. Au, MD is the new director of the Breast Reconstruction Program for the Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven. His clinical interests include all aspects of plastic surgery, with a focus on breast reconstruction utilizing free autologous tissue transfer (free TRAM, DIEP, and SIEA flaps). Alex completed his medical degree at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, plastic surgery residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, and a fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery at the University of Pennsylvania.

Yale Cancer Center Internal Grants Program

Yale Cancer Center is pleased to announce the 2011 Internal Grants competitions. These grants will support innovative basic, clinical, computational, prevention/control, and translational cancer research. The primary review criteria will be scientific excellence, cancer relevance, and likelihood of the project evolving into federally funded cancer research. Members of the Cancer Center or faculty who have applied for membership are eligible to apply.

Three types of grants will be awarded for one year, commencing on January 1, 2012:

Pilot Grants

of up to $50,000 for a specific project headed by a member of the Cancer Center. Up to eight Pilot Grants will support new individual research projects. Priority will be given to grants involving collaborations between two or more Cancer Center members.

Targeted Area of Research Excellence (TARE) Awards

of up to $100,000 for groups of between three and five investigators headed by a member of the Cancer Center, with the express purpose of developing a multi-investigator, basic and/or population science grant submission to the National Cancer Institute, such as a Program Project grant or Center grant. We anticipate funding up to two TARE Awards.

Translational-Targeted Area of Research Excellence (T-TARE) Awards

of up to $200,000 for groups of between three and five investigators headed by a member of the Cancer Center, for research with a significant translational or clinical component, with the express purpose of developing a multi-investigator grant submission to the National Cancer Institute, such as a Program Project Grant or SPORE grant. We anticipate funding up to two T-TARE Awards.

Submission

Deadline: Thursday, November 10

4:00 p.m.

Application forms and instructions for Pilot and TARE Awards may be obtained by email from Janice Zulkeski. Other questions may be emailed to Dan DiMaio.

T-TARE

Award application forms and instructions may be obtained by email from Julie Boyer. Other questions may be emailed to Roy Herbst.

AACR Meeting Participation

This year, the American Association of Cancer Research annual meeting will be held on March 31-April 4 in Chicago. Yale Cancer Center encourages all members of the Yale cancer research community to attend the meeting and present your research. Additionally, please remember to include your YCC affiliation in your presentation. Once you register, please let us know as we will hold a Reception for all YCC participants during the meeting.

YCC is offering limited support to offset the costs of traveling to Chicago. If you are planning to submit an abstract to the AACR Annual Meeting 4, please email Hilary Prosnitz or (203) 737-6424. The deadline for regular abstract submission on the AACR website is 5:00 PM Eastern U.S. Time on Monday, November 15, 2011. We hope you will consider presenting your research at this important event.

Development Update

One of our strategic goals at Yale Cancer Center is to equip our physicians and scientists with tools and resources to raise funds for their programs. One important way to do this is for faculty to engage with grateful patients and their families.

We invite you to join us for "Insight Into Medical Philanthropy," on Friday, October 21st. This workshop provides an understanding of medical philanthropy, donor motivation, grateful patient concepts, and the donor development process.

The workshop also directly addresses the appropriate role of medical professionals in donor engagement. A light breakfast will be served at 6:30 AM, and the session will begin promptly at 7 AM in the Beaumont Room, concluding at 9:30 AM.

For those of you who have clinic on Fridays, we ask if possible that you not schedule patients that day until 10 AM.

The workshop will be led by Walt Edwards, Executive VP of Advancement Resources. Advancement Resources has helped academic medical institutions throughout the nation build donor-focused programs. The workshop will provide practical advice and instruction for faculty and also offers an opportunity for productive exchanges with colleagues and with our staff in the Development Office on concerns such as HIPAA compliance, other privacy issues, and ethics. We're confident this workshop will strengthen your ability to identify and seize philanthropic opportunities and to position your program and Yale Cancer Center for fundraising success in the future.

Because space is limited, please confirm your participation by emailing YCC Director of Development Peter Lamothe or by calling him at (203) 436-8554 as soon as possible. Peter is also available to answer questions about the workshop. We hope you will make the time to participate on October 21st.

Employee Profile:

Richard Carr

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.

RichardCarr

In Richard Carr's role as a senior administrative assistant at Yale Cancer Center, he supports Dr. Madhav Dhodapkar, Section Chief of Hematology, and Savannah Woods, Fellowship Coordinator for Medical Oncology and Hematology.

Richard's job entails coordinating meetings, travel, and administrative tasks such as calendar management, processing expense reports, screening telephone calls, and assisting with grant preparation and department functions.

Richard has twelve years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, and came to Yale having worked in the pharmaceutical industry at places like Proctor and Gamble, Bayer HealthCare, and Exelixis. He has been at Yale for a year and a half.

"Everyone's life is affected by cancer in some way, and knowing that even the smallest thing I did today may make a difference is a good feeling," said Richard.

Richard serves as the eyes and ears of the Hematology Section and makes sure things are running smoothly.

He explained that each day he is presented with some new challenge and that is one of the things he enjoys most about his job. Dr. Dhodapkar commented, "Richard has an exceptional work ethic. He always has a smile on his face and a "can do" attitude coupled with remarkable organizational skills. He is always willing to help out, pays attention to detail and is extremely reliable."

Funding Opportunities

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Clinical Scientist Development Award 2012

For assistant professors with the MD

or MD/PhD working in any disease area as they begin their careers as independent clinical researchers.

Candidates must have been appointed to their firstfull-time faculty level position between January 1, 2007 and January 1, 2012.
At least 75% of professional time must be devoted to research, overall.
$150,000 per year direct costs for 3 years. (Total direct costs: $450,000)

Internal Deadline: November 7, 2011

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