DF/HCC Announcements
Request for Applications: Kidney Cancer Career Development Award
The DF/HCC Kidney Cancer Program seeks applications for the Genentech, Inc. Career Development Award in Kidney Cancer Research. Award Amount: up to $60,000 per year for two years (inclusive of indirect costs)Deadlines for...[more]
March 11, 2008
Friendly fire in the war against cancer: The downsides of cancer screening
On April 2, H. Gilbert Welsch, MD, MPH, from the VA Outcomes Group, Department of Veterans’ Affairs, will speak about the drawbacks of cancer screening.
March 07, 2008
11th Biennial Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Cancer
Initiated in 1987, the Biennial Symposium series provides the stage on which we shine a spotlight on the issue of disproportionate cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality in minority and medically underserved populations in the...
March 04, 2008
Request for Applications: Developmental Research Projects in Lung Cancer Research
The DF/HCC Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in lung cancer is seeking applications for developmental research projects in lung cancer research. Award Amount: 2-3 awards in the approximate amount of $50,000...[more]
February 15, 2008
Harvard Faculty Votes to Post Research Online
The Boston Globe reports that Harvard University's arts and science faculty voted unanimously yesterday to post their scholarly articles and research online, where they would be available for free to the public, despite concerns...
February 14, 2008
Specialized Histopathology Core: New Low Prices on Laser Capture Microdissection
Following a recent market survey, the Specialized Histopathology Core at Longwood has substantially reduced the price of training and unassisted use of the Laser Capture Microdissection System [PixCell II].[more]
February 05, 2008
DF/HCC Cancer Genetics Workshop: Somatic Alterations in the Cancer Genome
On March 3, a DF/HCC Cancer Genetics workshop will take place on the topic of "Somatic Alterations in the Cancer Genome." Featured speakers include Matthew Meyerson, MD, PhD (DFCI), Mike...
