January 2014
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Pre-Application Deadline: January 30, 2014
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Shared Resource Spotlight
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Lipidomics Shared Resource Core (LSRC)
In November, the VCU Lipidomics Facility was recognized as a Massey shared resource core.
The core provides cost-effective and highly quantitative lipid analysis for faculty. With the greatest analytical capabilities on the East Coast and the lowest cost per sample of any facility, the core strives to provide thorough analyses with remarkable turnaround times.
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Leaders' Update 
A message from Director Gordon Ginder
One of VCU Massey Cancer Center's many strengths is the diversity of its research members.
This message continues with information about:
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Research Highlights
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How will the Affordable Care Act affect cancer survivors?
Massey researchers are currently studying the effects of the ACA on cancer survivors by examining its impact on medicaid-eligible populations, employment-based insurance, health benefit exchanges and safety net providers.
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Experimental drug could enhance the effectiveness of existing multiple myeloma and myeloid leukemia therapies
An experimental drug known as dinaciclib could improve the effectiveness of certain multiple myeloma and myeloid leukemia therapies. Dinaciclib disrupted a cell survival mechanism known as the unfolded protein response (UPR), and multiple myeloma and myeloid leukemia cells were unable to combat damage caused by some anti-cancer agents.
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Center News
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Clinical research team participates in valuable training event
In January, Massey hosted "Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Clinical Trial Data Management," a special training session for members of the clinical research team.
Berglund Seminar Series
Each semester, the Honors College invites faculty to participate in the Berglund Seminar Series. The purpose of the series is to expose honors students to a variety of topics and interests at the University. It is also a great opportunity for faculty to highlight their research, practice for an upcoming conference or spread the word about a course they'll be teaching. If you're interested in participating, email Chelsea Olson for available presentation dates.
$3 million Tobacco Commission grant supports key initiatives at Massey
The Virginia Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission has awarded Massey a one-year $3 million grant to improve detection, prevention, treatment and control of cancer in Virginia.
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Member Showcase
Massey's new neuro-oncologist brings brain cancer expertise to the Richmond area
Malkin is a professor of neurology and the Richmond area's only board-certified neuro-oncologist. He specializes in primary brain tumors, cancer metastatic to the nervous system, neurologic complications of cancer therapy and neurologic paraneoplastic syndromes.
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Researcher Recognition
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Fisher honored as "scientist of the year"
Newly elected Governor Terry McAuliffe presented Paul B. Fisher, M.Ph., Ph.D., the Virginia's Outstanding Scientist of 2014 award at the Science Museum of Virginia's General Assembly Reception.
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