High quality biospecimens are essential for developing new pediatric therapies. Cryopreservation involves more than storing samples in a cold black box. Understanding the preservation process has an important influence on the ultimate outcome of the research. This lecture will describe those scientific principles and practical measures needed to ensure the quality and consistency of biospecimens used in biomedical research. The lecture will also describe unique issues associated with...
The Center for Predictive Computational Phenotyping (CPCP), a BD2K Center for Excellence in Big Data Computing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, hosts “Big Privacy: Policy Meets Data Science,” October 18, 1:00pm-4:30pm CT on the UW-Madison campus. The event is free and open to the public. Live webcast is available. Registration is required for in-person or webcast viewing. Webcasts will also be posted publically on the CPCP website (http://cpcp.wisc.edu/) after the event. For more...
The Southeastern Health Equity Council (SHEC) released its Cultural Competency Resource Guide in fall 2015. This guide is comprised of resources, trainers, institutions and publications about cultural and linguistic competency that can be shared with the 10 Regional Health Equity Councils (RHECs), stakeholders and partners to help address cultural barriers with health care systems. Additionally, this guide includes important terms for members of the SHEC to become familiar with as the...
The SACNAS National Conference motivates, inspires and engages participants to achieve their highest goals in pursuing education and careers in STEM fields. Conference programming is specifically tailored to support undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and career professionals at each transition stage of their career as they move towards positions of science leadership. This conference is organized by Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native...
The Health Literacy Annual Research Conference is an interdisciplinary meeting for investigators dedicated to health literacy research. It is an opportunity to advance the field of health literacy, a method to raise the quality of our research, and a venue for professional development.Our aim is to attract a full range of investigators engaged in health literacy research including those involved in a broad array of public health, health services, epidemiology, translational, and...
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Hepatitis and HIV co-infection is a major concern among many racial and ethnic minority groups in the U.S. Prevention and education efforts are hindered by many challenges, including stigma, language barriers, cultural competency and knowledge among providers, and access to services in hard-to-reach communities. The Office of Minority Health Resource Center kicks off a new webinar series designed to help health professionals, agencies and clinics get past these challenges and address the...
September 25-28, 2016 The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Ninth AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved. The advanced registration deadline is August 11, 2016. Deadline to submit abstracts and to apply for travel awards is June 24th. - Abstract Submission: www.aacr.org/Meetings/Pages/MeetingDetail.aspx?EventItemID=90&DetailItemID=453#.VzXXYoQrJhF - Travel Award Application:...
This 2 day interactive workshop (Thursday evening Saturday noon) is intended to help early stage investigators and post-doctoral fellows who are transitioning to independent researcher in the field of cancer and/or cancer health disparities research. The workshop is most pertinent for those planning to submit (or resubmit) an NIH K award within the next year. Attendees will become familiar with the K series (e.g., K01/K08/K22/K23) and gain knowledge about the essential components needed for...
Federal agency representatives will discuss best practices and common challenges associated with securing federal funding and managing grant awards. The event will conclude with a networking session between participants and presenters.
This is a big picture Summit to influence the national movement and focus on: clinical and community models; shared and informed decision-making (patients, families, and clinical teams); caregiving; policy advocacy; technology; public engagement; metrics and measurement; scaling for success; technology and more. Registration coming soon!
This conference, sponsored by NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), will address spatial and contextual aspects of cancer across the entire cancer control continuum, including etiology, prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Conference Goals Growing technological capacity in mapping and spatial technology along with increasing sophistication in has resulted in the emergence of a growing research community using geospatial approaches on...
Sponsored by the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Geographic Management of Cancer Health Disparities Program (GMaP) Region 3, and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) Goals • Focus on research training and mentoring opportunities for K awards and Diversity Supplements • Provide K application training • Promote collaborative research between cancer centers in Region 3 • Enhance Opportunities for Community Health...
Are you interested in learning more about cultural competency and utilizing cultural competency resources to best fit yours and your organization’s needs? The Southeastern Health Equity Council (SHEC) released their Cultural Competency Resource Guide last fall 2015. This guide was comprised of resources, trainers, institutions, and publications about cultural and linguistic competency that can be shared with the 10 Regional Health Equity Councils (RHECs), stakeholders and partners to help...
Multnomah County, Oregon created The Equity and Empowerment Lens (with a racial justice focus) in 2012 to support the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities. The Lens is a quality improvement tool used to improve planning, decision-making and resource allocation leading to more racially equitable policies and programs. Essentially, the lens is a set of principles, reflective questions and processes that focuses at the individual, institutional and systemic levels by: Deconstructing...
Register Here: http://www.cancercare.org/connect_workshops?register=539 Topics Covered - Overview of Triple Negative Breast Cancer - Triple Negative Breast Cancer and African American Women - Current Standard of Care - New Treatment Approaches - Clinical Trials: How Research Contributes to Your Treatment Options - Managing Side Effects, Neuropathy & Pain - Follow-Up Care Plan - Communicating with Your Health Care Team - Quality-of-Life Concerns - Questions for Our Panel...
Register Here: https://cyberseminar.cancercontrolplanet.org/register.aspx?ID=63 Open data sources are increasingly used by researchers and practitioners to create pilot programs, inform public policy, guide outreach and intervention efforts, and inform secondary studies. Few open data sets provide more insights related to the health and cancer communication information landscape in the United States than the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Health Information National Trends Survey...
June 30, 2016 3:00pm -The National CLAS Standards in Action Register Here: content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USOPHSOMH/bulletins/14c9534
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