Inside Cancer Careers

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Inside Cancer Careers

Inside Cancer Careers explores and illuminates the exciting world of cancer research training using a human-interest angle.

  1. 16 ENE

    From Lab to Clinic: The Power of Mentorship in Cancer Research

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we discuss the significance of mentorship in cancer research with one of the 2025 NCI Outstanding Mentor Awardees, Dr. Andrea Apolo, and two of her fellows, Dr. Saad Atiq and Dr. Andre Kydd. They explore the evolution of mentoring styles, the importance of communication within teams, and the innovative research being conducted at the NCI, particularly in bladder cancer and immunotherapy. The conversation also delves into the career paths of the guests, highlighting their motivations and experiences in the field of oncology. In this engaging conversation, the speakers share their personal journeys into the field of medicine, mainly focusing on bladder cancer research. They discuss the importance of mentorship, the challenges faced in clinical research, the human element of patient care, and more. SURVEY Inside Cancer Careers Listener Survey SHOW NOTES Andrea Apolo, M.D. Saad Atiq, M.D. Andre Kydd, M.D. Genitourinary Malignancies Branch Center for Cancer Research Hematology Oncology Fellowship ASCO AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award AD: NanCI-Connecting Scientists mobile application  YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS “I would recommend starting a tradition with your family, with your loved ones, and it becomes really special after many years.” – Dr. Apolo “…ask as many why questions as they can to never shut down those why questions…” – Dr. Kydd Overcooked on Nintendo Switch  CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

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  2. 2 ENE

    NCI Tackles Early Onset Cancer

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Dr. LeeAnn Bailey, branch director of the Community Outreach, Research, and Engagement Branch in the Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities at NCI and head of the NCI’s new Early Onset Cancer Initiative. The initiative focuses on understanding and addressing the rising incidence of cancers diagnosed in individuals aged 18 to 49. The conversation explores the complexities of early onset cancers, the importance of patient voices in research, and the need for public awareness and tailored screening guidelines. Dr. Bailey emphasizes the significance of addressing health disparities and the initiative's future aspirations to improve survivorship outcomes. Additionally, she shares her personal journey into cancer research and offers valuable advice for aspiring scientists. SURVEY Inside Cancer Careers Listener Survey SHOW NOTES LeeAnn Bailey, Ph.D. (leeann.bailey@nih.gov) Community Outreach, Research, and Engagement Branch (CORE) NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) NCI Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network (CISNET) NCI National Clinical Trials Network (NCTN) NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) NCI Cancer Data Research Commons (CDRC)  Connecting Underserved Populations to Clinical Trials (CUSP2CT) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) AD: 13th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research    YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATION: Float Therapy: Sensory Deprivation CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

    38 min

  3. 19/12/2024

    ColoTech: Engineering Students Tackle Early Colon Cancer Detection

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from the winners of the 2024 NCI Technologies for Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis, or Treatment Prize, which is part of the Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge managed by the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering: three biomedical engineering alums from Stanford, Gabriel Seir, Shreya Garg, and Kelly Lopez-Cid, who developed ColoTech, a novel non-invasive screening technology for colorectal cancer. They discuss their project's ideation process, the medical experts' positive feedback, and the importance of accessibility in cancer diagnostics. The conversation also explores their personal journeys into STEM, their future career aspirations, and advice for aspiring professionals in the field. Inside Cancer Careers' Listener Survey SHOW NOTES Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge Shreya Garg (See also: Stanford Profiles) Kelly Lopez-Cid Gabriel Seir (See also: Stanford Profiles) ColoTech Stanford University Cologuard AD: 13th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende How Tyrants Fall: And How Nations Survive by Marcel Dirsus The Revolution of AI in Medicine: AI Revolution in Medicine, The Future of Healthcare by Reynolds Jameson Emperor of Rome, Ruling the Ancient Roman World by Mary Beard CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

    41 min

  4. 05/12/2024

    BD-STEP: A NCI & VA Training Program for Data Scientists

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we highlight the Big Data Scientist Training Enhancement Program (BD-STEP), a collaboration between the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). We hear from Dr. Michelle Berny-Lang, Director of the BD-STEP of the NCI Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives, Dr. Frank Meng, National Director of BD-STEP of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Dr. Ted Feldman, Data Scientist, former BD-STEP fellow, and current mentor, of the Cooperative Studies Program Informatics Center, Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center, Department of Veterans Affairs. The episode discusses the program's goals, structure, benefits, and the importance of AI in healthcare data science. They also give advice to those interested in pursuing a career in data science. SHOW NOTES: Michelle Berny-Lang, PhD NCI Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives Big Data Scientist Training Enhancement Program (BD-STEP) Frank Meng, PhD Department of Veterans Affairs Ted Feldman, PhD Massachusetts Veterans Epidemiology Research and Information Center (MAVERIC) & CSP Coordinating Center Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) Corporate Data Warehouse (CDW) VA Informatics and Computing Infrastructure (VINCI) YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS: "…I realized the joy of audiobooks from the library." - Dr. Berny-Lang "…I think a great thing is to try to learn a new language or a second or third language." - Dr. Meng Harvard Business Review article "What's Your Story?" I Wish I'd Made You Angry Earlier: Essays on Science, Scientists, and Humanity by Max Perutz CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

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  5. 21/11/2024

    International Cancer Control: A Global Call to Action

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we explore international efforts to combat cancer, featuring Dr. Lisa Stevens from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Dr. Andre Carvalho from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), World Health Organization (WHO).  They discuss integrating radiotherapy and nuclear medicine into cancer control, the importance of national cancer control plans, and IARC's focus on cancer prevention research. They emphasize international partnerships, improving access to radiotherapy and screening, and empowering low-and middle-income countries.  Both speakers reflect on their personal journeys into the field of medicine and public health, sharing insights on the challenges and opportunities they have encountered. They also provide advice for aspiring professionals in global health.   SHOW NOTES: Dr. Lisa Stevens Dr. Andre Carvahlo Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) Technical Cooperation Programme International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Early Detection, Prevention and Infections Branch International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) World Health Organization (WHO) GLOBOCAN International Cancer Control Partnership UICC World Cancer Congress CanScreen5 project Rays of Hope Islamic Development Bank WHO Global Initiatives  AD: 13th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS: The Lazy Genius Podcast The Culture Map: Breaking Through Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer The StoryGraph CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

    49 min

  6. 07/11/2024

    Cancer Around the World: A Global Health Challenge

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we hear from Dr. Satish Gopal, Director of the NCI Center for Global Health, and Dr. Peter Kingham, Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Director of the Global Cancer Disparities Initiative at MSK, about the global cancer challenge. They discuss the importance of understanding cancer in different settings, drawing on their own deep experiences in Africa, the challenges of extrapolating from high-income to low- and middle-income countries, and the need for greater investment in global cancer research and care. They also highlight the importance of collaboration and mentorship in advancing the field of global oncology before sharing their career paths. SHOW NOTES: Satish Gopal, MD, MPH NCI Center for Global Health Peter Kingham, MD, FACS Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Global Cancer Disparities Initiative Surgeons OverSeas NCI-Designated Cancer Centers AD: The Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12) YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS: “…my recommendation is don't listen to a podcast or read a book or use a computer or anything with screens and religiously do it for a couple of days, and you'll be ecstatic." My Own Country: A Doctor’s Story by Abraham Verghese CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

    58 min

  7. 17/10/2024

    iCURE: A Path to Cancer Research

    In this episode, we learn about NCI's Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE), a program that supports mentored research experiences from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Jessica Calzola, iCURE Program Director and Branch Director of Innovative Programs Branch in NCI’s Center for Cancer Health Equity, and Dr. Stephanie Pitts, an iCURE Scholar and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Center for Immuno-Oncology in NCI's Center for Cancer Research, share their insights on how the iCURE program works and offer advice on how to apply. SHOW NOTES iCURE iCURE Pre-Application Webinar Recording iCURE Pre-Application Webinar Slides Cancer Research Interns Summer Program NCI Center for Cancer Health Equity Office of Intramural Training and Education FDA Interagency Oncology Task Force AD: Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12) Outbreak NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease NIH Director's Award  YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS Dungeons and Dragons The Expanse by James S.A. Corey CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

    44 min

  8. 03/10/2024

    Harnessing the Power of Data Science in Cancer Research

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, Dr. Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, Acting Director of the NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), discusses the intersection of informatics, data science, and epidemiology in cancer research. She also shares her career path and offers advice for those interested in pursuing careers in these fields and so much more. SHOW NOTES Jill Barnholtz-Sloan, Ph.D. (email:jill.barnholtz-sloan@nih.gov) NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology NCI Office of Data Sharing Childhood Cancer Data Initiative NIH Sex and Gender Differences in Cancer Virtual Workshop Series  - Feb 22, 2024  - March 28, 2024  - May 23, 2024 Cancer Research Data Commons AD: NCI Cancer Data Science Training YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS “…set boundaries so that you can keep for yourself some kind of balance in your life” from Dr. Barnholtz-Sloan 3Blue1Brown - neural network course CENTER FOR CANCER TRAINING (CCT) Inside Cancer Careers Podcast CCT Website LEARN MORE FROM THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Online By Phone: 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute

    49 min
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Inside Cancer Careers explores and illuminates the exciting world of cancer research training using a human-interest angle.

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    National Cancer Institute
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    2023 - 2025
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