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The Future of Clinical Trials: Decentralized and Patient-Centric
In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, Dr. Shaalan Beg, Senior Advisor for Clinical Research at the NCI and Principal Investigator at Science 37, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the field of clinical trials. The conversation centers on the increasing number of potential cancer interventions and the need for efficient clinical trial infrastructure to test these interventions. Dr. Beg emphasizes the importance of matching patients to appropriate clinical trials and ensuring that the patient population in a trial is representative of the broader population with that specific disease. Dr. Beg shares his career path and share advice for those interested in a similar career. SHOW NOTES: Shaalan Beg, M.D., M.B.A.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaalanbeg/ Science 37: https://www.science37.com/science-37r-adds-acclaimed-researcher-and-oncologist-dr-shaalan-beg-bolster-therapeutic-depth Virtual Clinical Trials Office: https://dctd.cancer.gov/MajorInitiatives/virtual_clinical_trials_office_pilot_program.htm NCI Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis (DCTD): https://dctd.cancer.gov/ AD: Worta McCaskill-Stevens Career Development Award for Community Oncology and Prevention Research (K12): https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/funding/k12-mccaskill-stevens Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan): https://pancan.org/ ASCO Leadership Development Program: https://www.asco.org/career-development/leadership-programs/leadership-development-program American Society for Clinical Oncology: https://www.asco.org/ YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS: Empire (podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/empire/id1639561921 300 Arguments by Sarah Manguso: https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/300-arguments 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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Revolutionizing Cancer Research: Navigating the AI Landscape
In this episode of Inside Cancer Careers, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cancer research. Dr. Juli Klemm and Dr. Sean Hanlon from the NCI's Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives discuss various applications of AI in cancer research, including image analysis, clinical informatics, and basic cancer biology. They emphasize the importance of data sharing, model evaluation, and ensuring robust model performance. The conversation also touches upon the implications of AI in healthcare and the need for collaboration across government agencies and external organizations. Additionally, Drs. Klemm and Hanlon share their career paths and provide advice for early-career scientists interested in pursuing AI in cancer research. The episode concludes with recommendations for books and podcasts that the guests have found inspiring. SHOW NOTES Juli Klemm, Ph.D.: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi/about/contact/juli-klemm Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR): https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi/research/itcr Sean Hanlon, Ph.D.: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi/about/contact/sean-hanlon NCI Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/cssi 4D Nucleome (4DN) Program: https://commonfund.nih.gov/4DNucleome Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN): https://humantumoratlas.org/ Cancer AI Conversations: https://events.cancer.gov/nci/cancer-ai-conversations NCI Artificial Intelligence Working Group (email): [email protected] AD: NanCI -Connecting Scientists mobile application: https://www.cancer.gov/grants-training/training/nanci-app Incyte Genomics: https://incyte.com/ AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship: http://www.stpf-aaas.org/ NCI Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT): https://datascience.cancer.gov/ NCI Junior Investigator Annual Meeting: https://events.cancer.gov/dcb/ji-meeting HTAN Data Jamboree: https://frederick.cancer.gov/events/htan-data-jamboree-2024 YOUR TURN RECOMMENDATIONS The Demon Under the Microscope by Thomas Hager: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/73465/the-demon-under-the-microscope-by-thomas-hager/ The Alchemy of Air by Thomas Hager: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/73464/the-alchemy-of-air-by-thomas-hager-author-of-the-demon-under-the-microscope/ 99% Invisible hosted by Roman Mars (podcast): https://99percentinvisible.org/ Mortality by Christopher Hitchens: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/christopher-hitchens/mortality/9781455502752/ 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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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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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. ([email protected]) 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
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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
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