Upcoming Programs and Events

Lewis Silverman, MD Hettinger Family Professor of Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics, Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation Program: Precision Oncology and Systems Biology (POSB) Title:  Refining Risk Stratification for Childhood ALL: Preliminary Results of DFCI ALL Consortium Protocol 16-001 Description:  Advances in the treatment of childhood ALL has been made by adopting a strategy of risk stratification to determine intensity of therapy, utilizing factors such as age, presenting leukocyte count, immunophenotype, early response to therapy and leukemia biology.  Historically, biology-based treatment adjustments have been made after completion of the first month of treatment (induction phase).  On DFCI ALL Consortium Protocol 16-001,  risk adaptation was refined to more effectively reduce relapse risk in patients with higher risk disease and reduce toxicity without adversely impacting outcome in those predicted to have more favorable outcomes.  Strategies utilized including modification of several risk factors and acting upon biology results sooner after diagnosis.  Preliminary results of this trial will be presented.    Zoom Meeting https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/99904306839?pwd=TVJ3VGV0K2hOdlpjRFdIYjd2Sk5MUT09 Meeting ID: 999 0430 6839 Passcode: seminar

The Principal Investigator (PI) Crash Course is a two-day intensive boot camp of seminars, discussions, and hands-on activity sessions to provide exposure to fundamental leadership and management skills and tools needed for success in your lab. This two-day intensive crash course integrates the principle skills that future and new PIs did not develop during their post-doctoral training, but will be necessary to survive as a new Lab leader and manager. Whether you are a doctoral student, postdoc, new PI, or looking to start your own lab, as a lab leader you will immediately be confronted on daily basis by a variety of situations that you must be prepared to handle. This crash course will provide you the tools you need to start your lab on the right foot. By the end of the workshop, participants will be familiar with the following topics: Negotiation skills for a new position/promotion/collaboration/publication Staffing skills for job posts/candidate screening/interviews/hiring Leadership and mentoring skills in the Lab People management: day-to-day/conflict resolution/misconduct/promotions/layoffs Time management: balancing research, teaching, service/when & how to say No Project management: planning/tracking progress/meeting deadlines/introduction to management software Network creation and maintenance: mentors/collaborators/supporters Real-life lab leader success stories and best tips from early-stage and experienced investigators Audience and Requirements Senior post-doctoral students and associate research scientists from any institution about to start their independent position search are particularly welcome to attend, and we strongly encourage new and recent PIs to participate as it is never too late to get an overview of the survival skills that you will need throughout your career. Additional Information Subscribe for updates on new Crash Course details and registration deadlines. Contact the PI Crash Course team. Capacity is limited. Paid registration is required to attend.

The Monthly Cancer Trainee Talk features trainees who are engaged in mentored cancer research. Trainees, ranging from predocs to junior faculty, will be given the opportunity to present their ongoing research and career development activities and a chance to network with their peers in the Cancer Center. This event will be hosted by CRTEC every third Thursday of each month from 4 to 5 pm. We will have food and refreshments in the ICRC 1st floor conference room, 1130 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10032.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in the care of individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes including gastroenterologists, GI surgeons, oncologists, genetic counselors, gynecologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and cancer registry coordinators. This conference will provide an interdisciplinary educational forum to disseminate new knowledge on the identification and management of individuals and families with a genetic susceptibility to the development of gastrointestinal cancers. This conference will describe the clinical presentation, genetic basis, and cancer risks associated with inherited cancer syndromes and integrate familial cancer risk assessment, genetic testing approaches, assessment of actionable test results, and genetic risk counseling. The goal is to improve the identification of GI cancer syndromes, understand related cancer risks, and optimize strategies for the prevention and early detection of associated malignancies. This course will aid healthcare providers with the implementation of the best and most current evidence into their routine care for patients and families with inherited GI cancer syndromes. The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.