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Join us and explore the world of cancer research – no science degree required!
Conquering Cancer Series
Please join is for our in-person community "Conquering Cancer Series". This is a seminar series which the goal of introducing different cancer research being done at UCI to our community members. We invite a basic cancer researcher (bench-top), a clinician (clinical trails, patient work) and a community or patient advocate. They each give a short talk about the current trends in each of their areas of expertise and then end with a light reception and Q&A. The CRI shares updated opportunities for community involvement and welcome collaborations moving forward. This series launched in March 2023 with talks covering Colon Cancer, Skin Cancer, Blood Cancer, Breast Cancer and Pancreatic Cancer.
If you are a student interested in our certificate program, please go to our High School information link for more information: HERE
The Next Community Seminar
Thursday, May 23, 2024,
6:00 – 7:30pm
Sprague Hall, RM 105
839 Health Sciences Road
Irvine, CA 92697
Refreshments will be served.
Parking free for guests who RSVP.
Email cri@uci.edu for questions.
Our May Speakers
Charles Limoli, Ph.D.
Professor, Radiation Oncology
Stem cell research in my lab is focused on the mechanisms regulating stress responses in compromised tissue beds, and how stem cells can be used to lessen the severity of radiation- and chemotherapy-induced normal tissue injury in the brain. Long-standing interests continue to explore the adverse effects of exposure to the space radiation environment, where in vitro and in vivo models are used to define biological responses to charged particle irradiation.
Aaron B. Simon, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dr. Simon specializes in the management of malignant and benign tumors of the brain and spinal cord and also has an interest in the treatment of skin cancers and soft tissue sarcomas. As an expert in the use of radiosurgery, Dr. Simon is actively involved in investigational studies to improve the efficacy and safety of radiation therapy for brain tumors. His research interests involve the incorporation of advanced, quantitative imaging techniques into the specialty of radiation oncology. Dr. Simon has received prestigious grants from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) for his translational research.
TBA
Other Community Talks
Medicine in Our Backyard Series
Monday, March 25, 2024,
7:00 – 8:00 PM (Doors open 6:30 PM)
Dr. Valery Vilchez Parra
Assistant Professor – Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery, UCI Health
“Treating Colon Cancer: What's New”
Friends Room @ Newport Beach Public Library
Questions? Contact Kunga Wangmo-Upshaw kupshaw@nbplf.foundation
Dr. Valery Vilchez Parra, a fellowship-trained UCI Health surgeon specializing in laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgical techniques to treat diseases of the colon and rectum., will provide an overview of recent advancements in the prevention and treatment of this disease.