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March 7, 2022

Improving multiple myeloma outcomes for patients with missing chromosome

Winship researchers are testing for the first time in patients an investigational drug that is intended to improve outcomes for patients with relapsed myeloma, particularly for the 10% of those with multiple myeloma who face poor prognosis because they lack chromosome 17p. The trial’s principal investigator at Winship is Jonathan Kaufman, MD.

Women's History Month Q&A with Maria Ribeiro, MD

This Women’s History Month, Winship asked faculty members to share their perspectives on working at Winship and advice for other women in the workforce. Maria Ribeiro, MD, who was recently honored with a 2022 Emory Women of Excellence Award, talks about the people who inspire her and why she is proud to serve veterans at the Atlanta VA.

New shared resource hub supports Winship research

In his March message to the Winship community, Suresh Ramalingam, MD, discusses Winship’s new shared resource hub to help investigators conduct cutting-edge cancer research. The 8,800-square-foot space brings under one roof more than half of Winship's 12 shared resources with a design that supports collaborative, interdisciplinary workflows.

Modesitt appointed new division director of gynecologic oncology

Susan C. Modesitt, MD, joined Winship March 1 as the new division director of gynecologic oncology for Emory's Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her research focuses on hereditary cancers, obesity-related cancers and clinical trials in gynecologic oncology.

Cavalcante named medical director of early developmental therapeutics

Ludimila Cavalcante, MD, joined Winship March 1 as medical director of early developmental therapeutics, and as an assistant professor in Emory's Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Chung named associate director for Emory Global Health Institute

The Emory Global Health Institute has named Michael H. Chung, MD, PhD, MPH, as its new associate director, effective March 1.

Alese featured on Weekly Check-Up

Olantunji Alese, MD, discussed colorectal cancer on the Feb. 27 edition of Weekly Check-Up Atlanta, WSB radio's show hosted by Bruce Feinberg, MD.

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Video: Meet Johan, a colorectal cancer survivor

For months, Johan dismissed the traces of red in his bowel movements. Then he learned he had a three-inch tumor on his colon. His doctors at Winship recommended a course of chemo and radiation before considering surgery. It worked, and no surgery was needed after the tumor disappeared.

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Emory to hold Twin Memorials community engagement sesions

The Twin Memorials Working Group is beginning the community-engagement phase of its charge to establish twin memorials on the Oxford and Atlanta campuses that will tell the stories of those enslaved by Emory’s early leaders. Make your voice heard at one of the upcoming community engagement sessions.

Atlanta collaborators to host single-cell omics workshop

The Atlanta Initiative for Single-Cell Omics and Analysis, a collaboration harnessing key strengths in single cell genomics across Emory, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse, will host its first annual workshop April 14-15. Register today and submit an abstract for an oral or poster presentation.

Winship to host symposium for advanced practice providers

Winship's inaugural Hematology and Oncology Updates for the Advanced Practice Provider symposium will take place May 14-15. The continuing education program is designed to provide APPs with the latest, evidence-based strategies to optimize care and outcomes for patients with cancer.

Call for abstracts: Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference

The 11th Annual Southeastern Pediatric Research Conference will take place June 3 at the Georgia Aquarium. All child health researchers, including students, trainees, staff and faculty, are invited to submit abstracts by April 1.

Call for proposals: Lung Cancer SPORE pilot grants

The Winship Lung Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) offers pilot grants of up to $50,000 each to support projects focused on career enhancement or developmental research. Applications are due April 15.

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Call for proposals: Partnership for Aging and Cancer

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute and National Institute on Aging, will provide $100,000 in annual funding for collaborative projects focused on aging and cancer. Letters of intent are due April 8 for Winship internal review.

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Call for proposals: Distinguished Scientist Award

The Sontag Foundation is soliciting applications from early career investigators for basic or translational research projects that will make a significant impact in the field of brain cancer. The award provides $600,000 in funding over a four-year period. Applications are due March 16.

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Below are four selected Winship publications out of 72 published over the past week:

Mac QD, Sivakumar A, Phuengkham H, Xu C, Bowen JR, Su FY, Stentz SZ, Sim H, Harris AM, Li TT, Qiu P, Kwong GA. Urinary detection of early responses to checkpoint blockade and of resistance to it via protease-cleaved antibody-conjugated sensors. Nature Biomedical Engineering. 2022; PubMed PMID: 35241815.

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Lee M, Hamilton JAG, Talekar GR, Ross AJ, Michael L, Rupji M, Dwivedi B, Raikar SS, Boss J, Scharer CD, Graham DK, DeRyckere D, Porter CC, Henry CJ. Obesity-induced galectin-9 is a therapeutic target in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Nature Communications. 2022;13(1):1157. PubMed PMID: 35241678.

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Fonseca A, Faure-Conter C, Murray MJ, Fangusaro J, Bailey S, Goldman S, Khatua S, Frappaz D, Calaminus G, Dhall G, Nicholson JC, Bouffet E, Bartels U. Pattern of Treatment Failures in Central Nervous System Non-Germinomatous Germ Cell Tumors (CNS-NGGCT): A Pooled Analysis of Clinical Trials. Neuro-oncology. 2022; PubMed PMID: 35218656.

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Peres LC, Colin-Leitzinger C, Sinha S, Marks JR, Conejo-Garcia JR, Alberg AJ, Bandera EV, Berchuck A, Bondy ML, Christensen BC, Cote ML, Doherty JA, Moorman PG, Peters ES, Moran Segura C, Nguyen JV, Schwartz AG, Terry PD, Wilson CM, Fridley BL, Schildkraut JM. Racial differences in the tumor immune landscape and survival of women with high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. 2022; PubMed PMID: 35244678.

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