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Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Grand Rounds Lecture
Nov 13th 12:00 PM
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"Immunotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer" — Barbara Burtness, MD, Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology); Disease Aligned Research Team Leader, Head and Neck Cancers Program; Co-Director, Developmental Therapeutics Research Program, Yale University School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Conn.
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Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: "Immunotherapy of Head and Neck Cancer" — Barbara Burtness, MD, Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology); Disease Aligned Research Team Leader, Head and Neck Cancers Program; Co-Director, Developmental Therapeutics Research Program, Yale University School of Medicine and Yale Cancer Center, New Haven, Conn.
Registration is not required for this event.
Special Event
14th Annual Pancreatic Cancer and Related Diseases Patient Symposium
Nov 16th 9:00 AM
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Join Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS, the Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chair of Surgery, and other renowned speakers as they provide an update on research and treatments for pancreatic cancer and related diseases. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists will be on hand to discuss the latest in medical therapies, surgical options, and innovative research. For more information or to register, please visit the event website.
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2019-11-16T09:00:00-0500
2019-11-16T14:00:00-0500
Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, 1001 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Dorrance H. Hamilton Building, 1001 Locust St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Join Charles J. Yeo, MD, FACS, the Samuel D. Gross Professor and Chair of Surgery, and other renowned speakers as they provide an update on research and treatments for pancreatic cancer and related diseases. Our multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists will be on hand to discuss the latest in medical therapies, surgical options, and innovative research. For more information or to register, please visit the event website.
Research
Joint Research Seminar
Nov 18th 12:00 PM
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Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Department of Cancer Biology at SKCC.
Fabio Quaglia, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Cancer Biology; and William Lee, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Thomas Jefferson University
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2019-11-18T12:00:00-0500
2019-11-18T13:00:00-0500
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: Fabio Quaglia, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Cancer Biology; and William Lee, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Thomas Jefferson University
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center Grand Rounds Lecture
Nov 20th 12:00 PM
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Johanna Bendell, MD, Chief Development Officer; Director, GI Cancer Research Program, Sarah Cannon, Nashville, Tenn.
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2019-11-20T12:00:00-0500
2019-11-20T13:00:00-0500
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: Johanna Bendell, MD, Chief Development Officer; Director, GI Cancer Research Program, Sarah Cannon, Nashville, Tenn.
Registration is not required for this event.
Special Event
Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K
Nov 23rd 7:30 AM
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Register for one of the Philadelphia Marathon weekend events as part of the “Team SKCC” Runners for Research team at PhiladelphiaMarathon.com/AACR. Support Team SKCC at https://runsignup.com/teamskcc.
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2019-11-23T07:30:00-0500
2019-11-24T16:00:00-0500
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art
Description: Register for one of the Philadelphia Marathon weekend events as part of the “Team SKCC” Runners for Research team at PhiladelphiaMarathon.com/AACR. Support Team SKCC at https://runsignup.com/teamskcc.
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
Joint Research Seminar
Nov 25th 12:00 PM
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Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Department of Cancer Biology at SKCC.
Karen Maxwell, PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Toronto
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2019-11-25T12:00:00-0500
2019-11-25T13:00:00-0500
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: Karen Maxwell, PhD, Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Toronto
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
Joint Research Seminar
Dec 2nd 12:00 PM
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Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Department of Cancer Biology at SKCC.
David W. Goodrich, PhD, Professor of Oncology, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Education, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, N.Y.
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2019-12-02T12:00:00-0500
2019-12-02T13:00:00-0500
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: David W. Goodrich, PhD, Professor of Oncology, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Education, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, N.Y.
Registration is not required for this event.
Research
Joint Research Seminar
Dec 9th 12:00 PM
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Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Department of Cancer Biology at SKCC.
Christopher Schultz, Genetics, Genomics & Cancer Biology Doctoral Candidate; and Azadeh Sarfalleh, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology Doctoral Candidate, Thomas Jefferson University
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2019-12-09T12:00:00-0500
2019-12-09T13:00:00-0500
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: Christopher Schultz, Genetics, Genomics & Cancer Biology Doctoral Candidate; and Azadeh Sarfalleh, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology Doctoral Candidate, Thomas Jefferson University
Registration is not required for this event.
Wellness Program
Gentle Chair Yoga for Patients and Caregivers
Dec 10th 12:00 PM
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Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
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2019-12-10T12:00:00-0500
2019-12-10T13:15:00-0500
Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Location: Cancer Support and Welcome Center, 914 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
Description: Enjoy the many benefits of adaptive chair yoga for cancer survivors and for caregivers. This yoga experience is flexible for your unique needs, and no experience is necessary.
Research
Joint Research Seminar
Dec 16th 12:00 PM
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Hosted by the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Department of Cancer Biology at SKCC.
Karen Usdin, PhD, Senior Investigator, Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health
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2019-12-16T12:00:00-0500
2019-12-16T13:00:00-0500
Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Location: Bluemle Life Sciences Building, Mandeville Auditorium (Room 101), 233 S. 10th Street
Description: Karen Usdin, PhD, Senior Investigator, Laboratory of Cell and Molecular Biology, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health
Registration is not required for this event.
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center – Jefferson Health in the News
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
NCI–designated since 1996
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
Ranked among the best hospitals for cancer care by
U.S. News & World Report
Your Philadelphia Resource for Nationally Recognized Oncology Expertise
ONE of only 71 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers in the U.S.
14 owned sites throughout the Delaware Valley
22 network affiliate sites
More than 8,900 patients seen annually
About 18.5% of patients enrolled in clinical trials, making us one of the highest performing cancer centers nationally (top 2%)
Ranked "Outstanding" by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
First U.S. clinic to offer genetic testing and counseling for men with prostate cancer
Neu Center for Supportive Medicine and Survivorship - One of the first centers to offers psychosocial support to cancer patients
Routinely ranked among the top cancer centers nationally by U.S. News & World Report
