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.

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    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
  2. 7 NOV.

    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
  3. 19 SEPT.

    The Editors' Role: Behind the Scenes at Cancer Cell

    In this episode, we hear from Dr. Montserrat Rojo de la Vega, Deputy Editor at Cancer Cell, and Dr. Cansu Cirzi, Scientific Editor at the same journal. They delve into the multifaceted role of editors in scientific publishing, particularly at Cancer Cell. The discussion covers key aspects like manuscript selection, peer review coordination, and author guidance during revisions. Beyond their editorial roles, they also share their personal journeys in science, from studying molecular biology and genetics to earning PhDs, and how they ultimately discovered their passion for scientific publishing.   SHOW NOTES Montserrat Rojo de la Vega, Ph.D. (erojodelavega@cell.com) Cansu Cirzi, Ph.D. (ccirzi@cell.com) Cancer Cell Cell Press PubPeer Foundation Trends in Cancer  NCI Postdoc Recruitment Event AD: Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12)   YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS Schachnovelle (German Edition) by Stefan Zweig or The Royal Game: A Chess Story (English Edition) by Stefan Zweig  The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson  Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder by Salman Rushdie 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

    1 h 6 min
  4. 5 SEPT.

    Empowering the Next Generation of Women Scientists: The Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowship Program - Part 2

    In the last episode of Inside Cancer Careers, "Empowering the Next Generation of Women Scientists: The Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowship Program - Part 1", we learned about the origins of the Sallie Rosen Kaplan (SRK) Fellowship Program from Dr. Jeff Rosen and Ms. Erika Ginsburg. In this episode, we feature a discussion with two alums of the SRK fellowship program, Dr. Tiffany Lyle and Dr. Kylynda Bauer. Dr. Lyle and Dr. Bauer share their experiences in the program and how it has impacted their careers. They discuss the importance of mentorship, networking, and embracing the unexpected in science, amongst other topics. SHOW NOTES Tiffany Lyle, DVM, PhD Cook Research Inc. Kylynda Bauer, PhD Tim Greten, MD NCI Center for Cancer Research Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) Program Sallie Rosen Kaplan (SRK) Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women Scientists DiSC Assessment Comparative Biomedical Scientist Training Program TEDx Talk with Dr. Kylynda Bauer AD: NanCI - Connecting Scientists mobile application YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Marine Corps Marathon The Wrinkle in Time Quintet Boxed Set (A Wrinkle in Time, A Wind in the Door, A Swiftly Tilting Planet, Many Waters, An Acceptable Time) by Madeleine L'Engle Radiolab Podcast Significant Others Podcast 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

    43 min
  5. 15 AOÛT

    Empowering the Next Generation of Women Scientists: The Sallie Rosen Kaplan Fellowship Program - Part 1

    In this episode, host Dr. Oliver Bogler speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Rosen and Ms. Erika Ginsburg about the Sallie Rosen Kaplan (SRK) Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women Scientists. Dr. Rosen, who helped establish the fellowship in honor of his aunt, shares the program's origin story and its impact on advancing women in biomedical research. Ms. Ginsburg discusses how the program has evolved from a recruitment tool to a retention strategy, emphasizing leadership coaching, mentoring, and skill-building. They also explore the positive outcomes of the SRK program, including increased self-confidence, improved work-life balance, and the successful career transitions of the fellows. Later they share their career journeys and offer advice to those interested in a career in science. SHOW NOTES Jeffrey M. Rosen, Ph.D. Erika Ginsburg, M.A. Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Sallie Rosen Kaplan(SRK) Postdoctoral Fellowship for Women Scientists A Coaching-Based Leadership Program for Women Postdoctoral Fellows at the National Cancer Institute that Cultivates Self-confidence and Persistence in STEMM AD: NanCI – Connecting Scientists mobile app Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee or PBS series with Ken Burns Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus Rigor Mortis: How Sloppy Science Creates Worthless Cures, Crushes Hope, and Wastes Billions by Richard Harris 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

    37 min
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    Staff Scientists: The Swiss Army Knife of NCI

    In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we have Dr. Swati Choksi, a Staff Scientist at NCI Center for Cancer Research, and Dr. Christophe Marchand, Deputy Associate Director in the Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis and former Staff Scientist, sharing insights about their roles in cancer research. They talk about the advantages and responsibilities of being a staff scientist, such as mentoring and training early career researchers and conducting their own experiments. They emphasize the importance of staff scientists in fostering collaborations within and outside the research team. Additionally, they delve into the transferability of skills, potential career paths for staff scientists, and more.  SHOW NOTES Swati S. Choski, Ph.D.: https://ccr.cancer.gov/staff-directory/swati-s-choksi Center for Cancer Research: https://ccr.cancer.gov/ Christophe Marchand, Ph.D.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophemarchand/ Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis: https://dtp.cancer.gov/organization/oad/default.htm NCI Intramural Research Program: https://irp.nih.gov/about-us/our-programs/nci NIH Staff Scientists & Staff Clinicians: https://oir.nih.gov/sourcebook/personnel/ipds-appointment-mechanisms/staff-scientist NCI Staff Scientists and Staff Clinicians Career Enrichment Program (SCEP): https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/idwb/career-enrichment-program CCR Staff Scientist & Staff Clinician Organization: https://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/display/CCRSSSCArchive/By-Laws NIH Assembly of Scientists: https://oir.nih.gov/sourcebook/committees-advisory-ddir/assembly-scientists-aos AD—NanCI–Connecting Scientists mobile application: https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/nanci-app Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/  And The Band Played On: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106273/ Center for Research Strategy: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/crs YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS Life is Beautiful: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118799/ The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy: https://www.amazon.com/God-Small-Things-Novel/dp/0812979656 Leadership Freak: https://leadershipfreak.blog/ Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick: https://www.amazon.com/Co-Intelligence-Living-Working-Ethan-Mollick/dp/059371671X 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

    56 min
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