News Archives - February 2007
Zimet studying barriers and facilitators to acceptance of cervical cancer vaccineGregory D. Zimet, PhD, member of the Cancer Control Program at Indiana University Cancer Center, is taking a key role in the investigation of issues that may be helpful in the development of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination policies and programs for the prevention of cervical cancer. Zimet, also a professor of pediatrics and clinical psychology in the Section of Adolescent Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, is researching how health care providers, parents and young people feel about the potential for vaccines, as well as what interventions may increase participation in vaccination programs. More...Feb 28, 2007
Friends for Life launches normal tissue database to assist breast cancer fightFriends for Life launched its online database of normal breast tissue and biomolecules to the Indiana breast cancer research community at the annual Amelia Project retreat and scientific session on Feb. 10. The database will be a critical resource for research efforts around the world aimed at identifying biomarkers and other diagnostic and therapeutic tools for use against early breast cancer. More...Feb 28, 2007
Research fellowships in behavioral oncology availableA National Cancer Institute-supported training program is currently seeking applicants for special research fellowships in behavioral oncology. This is an interdisciplinary program of the Indiana University School of Nursing, Indiana University School of Medicineand other schools on the IUPUI and Bloomington campus. Applications from a broad range of health care specialtiesare requested. Funding is available for junior faculty scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and pre-doctoral graduate students. More...Feb 28, 2007
Hammoudeh New Hematology Oncology Division AdministratorFuad Hammoudeh, administrator of Clarian Cancer Programs, has accepted the position as hematology oncology division administrator in the Department of Medicine. He will continue in his role with Clarian Health. More...Feb 28, 2007
Zillich Joins Cancer Control ProgramAlan Zillich, PharmD, assistant professor of pharmacy practice at Purdue University, is a new associate member of the IU Cancer Center’s Cancer Control Program. Zillich conducts outcomes research focusing on the integration of pharmacy services in the health care system, as well developing and evaluating models of pharmaceutical care. More...Feb 28, 2007
Two Upcoming Events to Foster Idea Exchange Among Indiana Cancer ResearchersThe 2007 Indiana University Cancer Center and Purdue Cancer Center annual retreat will be held on Saturday, April 21, in Lebanon, Indiana. The 2007 Indiana University Cancer Center Cancer Research Day will be held May 2. Both events aim to encourage collaboration among Indiana cancer researchers. More...Feb 28, 2007