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Dr. Gray Receives Liz Tilberis Scholarship |
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| The Liz Tilberis Scholars Program for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research
Launched in December 2000, this nationwide program is OCRF's (Ovarian Cancer Research Fund) boldest research initiative. Mid-level researchers (post doctoral/post fellowship) compete for opportunities to develop techniques for early diagnosis and improved care of women with ovarian cancer. Each scholar receives a three-year grant of $100,000 per annum. Through close mentoring by the SAC, it is their hope this support will stimulate a career of continued productive investigation, and thus, the ultimate cure of women with ovarian cancer. The program honors OCRF's late president, Liz Tilberis, whose tremendous efforts and boundless energy brought OCRF to new heights of excellence. |
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| Posted 19 Dec 2006 | |
Dr. Lu Receives FHCRC GrantCongratulations to Hailing Lu who received word today her Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center pilot project on colon cancer diagnosis has been funded! Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, striking 140,000 people annually and causing 60,000 deaths. It is critical to develop a non-invasive test for the early detection of colorectal cancer. In collaboration with Dr. Polly Newcomb and John Potter, the proposed study will be done to validate the diagnostic value of an antigen panel using an independent set of serum samples. The overall goal is to develop a serum antibody based assay that may assist the diagnosis of colorectal cancer. Posted 08 Dec 2006 |
The Tumor Vaccine Groups Receives CTRF Grant |
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| The Liz Tilberis Scholars Program for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research
The Cancer Treatment Research Foundation (CTRF) has awarded a $300,000 research grant to Dr. Nora Disis, professor of oncology at the University of Washington and Director of the UW Center for Translational Medicine in Women's Health. She was recognized as an expert on cancer immunology, and as a CTRF “Superhero” during the Chicago-based nonprofit foundation’s 15th anniversary fundraising event on Nov. 4. |
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| Posted 29 Nov 2006 | |
Assistant Professor Dr. Hailing Lu |
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| Congratulations go out to Dr. Hailing Lu who starts her new appointment as an Assistant Professor in Oncology starting today. We are so happy to have her as a faculty member in the Department of Medicine. Please give her your congratulations- what an achievement! | |
| Posted 16 Nov 2006 | |
Bridge Ladies Deliver Grand Slam for Research |
 Candy Baunsgard and two of the Somerset Bridge Ladies present their donation to Dr. Nora Disi |
| The Somerset Bridge Ladies recently stopped by the TVG Lab to present Dr. Nora Disis with the winnings collected at their Bridge 4 Boobs annual tournament. The bridge ladies collected $10 donations plus $1 per down trick, and together with matched donations raised well over $3000 for the Tumor Vaccine Group.
The money raised will go toward seed projects that generate the data needed to attain larger grants, and it will also go toward increasing community access to our clinical trials. |
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| Posted 13 Nov 2006 | |
Congratulations to Doreen and Jennifer |
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| Congratulations go out to Doreen Higgins, Research Nurse, and Jennifer Childs, Research Coordinator, for each achieving very high scores on the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) Certification Program.
Clinical Research Professionals come from a wide variety of backgrounds with even more varied job descriptions. Some Clinical Research Professionals are MDs, while other are RNs, some may have a degree in medical technology, business administration, health information management, statistics, biology, teaching, or other areas. Every one of these backgrounds brings special areas of expertise to the clinical research field. Much of our training has come after our employment as a Clinical Research Professional. Every institution and discipline have unique requirements. The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) established the Certification Program for Clinical Research Professionals in order to create an internationally accepted standard of knowledge, education, and experience by which clinical research professionals will be recognized by the medical research community. |
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| Posted 12 Oct 2006 | |
September Proclaimed Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Seattle |
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| This afternoon in his downtown office overlooking the harbor and Elliot Bay, Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels declared Seattle 2006 to be Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in Seattle.
The proclamation was requested by the Ovarian and Breast Cancer Alliance of Washington, which promotes awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer and the importance of early detection. Joan Elvin-McAree, Co-Founder of the Alliance, has also achieved a similar proclamation from Washington state governor Christine Gregoire. Among other friends and supporters of the Ovarian and Breast Cancer Alliance, participants included Patty Fintak, Andrew Coveler, and Sally Zebrick of the Tumor Vaccine Group, along with Dr. Liz Swisher, a University of Washington oncologist whose work focuses on the early diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer using genetic knowledge. In an informal talk with the mayor, participants shared stories, and all agreed that commitment, cooperation, and communication were all essential factors to promoting the cause of women's health. |
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Pictured here are, seated left to right: Jean Christ (Ovarian & Breast Cancer Alliance); Joan Elvin-McAree (Ovarian & Breast Cancer Alliance); Mayor Greg Nickels; Liz Swisher, MD (UW); standing left to right: Jeanne McAree (Ovarian & Breast Cancer Alliance); Patty Fintak, MA (Tumor Vaccine Group); Cathy Pierce (Ovarian & Breast Cancer Alliance); Janelle Sosh (Ovarian & Breast Cancer Alliance); Sally Zebrick (Tumor Vaccine Group); Sage Appel (Ovarian & Breast Cancer Alliance); Andrew Coveler, MD (Tumor Vaccine Group). |
| Posted 12 Sep 2006 | |