Cancer Clinical Trials Office Blog

News & Updates from the CCTO

April SRWC Events Postponed

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The SCI is postponing the Stanford Redwood City events: April 11th – Cancer and Genetic Risk and April 25th – Career Discovery for Students

The Community Outreach & Engagement (COE) team seeks to provide quality learning opportunities for the community that builds knowledge and connection for our participants. We feel the current situation with COVID-19 will disrupt this dynamic we foster in learning environments. Most importantly, the SCI would like to ensure the utmost well being of the communities we reach and serve.

We still need your involvement in the future! So keep COE and community events in mind. If you have questions, please reach out to Rachel Mesia and Ellen DiNucci

Oncology Clinical Research Forum Postponed

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Due to the evolving risk associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, the Oncology Clinical Research Forum scheduled for 22 May 2020 is postponed. A BIG thanks to the Forum Planning Committee and the CCTO Administrative Team who have invested a lot of time and effort in planning for this important annual program. Hopefully we will be able to schedule later in the year.

April 2020 is Cancer Clinical Trials Awareness Month (CTAM) at Stanford

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Each year, the SCI Community Outreach & Engagement staff (Ellen and Rachel) organize activities in April to raise awareness about cancer clinical research. There will be some signature activities and new community events that we encourage the CCTO staff to get involved in:

1) Disseminate/wear “Ask Me about Clinical Trials” button: for CCTO staff, Cancer Center clinicians, and other appropriate Cancer Center staff. Check with Amanda Sullivan for supplies.
2) Give a gift to your study volunteer: “Hero for Research” pins for Stanford cancer clinical trial participants. Check with Amanda Sullivan for supplies.
3) Solicit and submit ‘Share Your Story’ for the SCI Website cancer.stanford.edu/trials/stories.html

4) General awareness poster display at Cancer Centers Palo Alto and South Bay

5) April 11th community event at Stanford Redwood City – Future of Cancer Cancer Talk: Cancer & Genetic Risk.
Let us know how you can get involved by completing volunteer form. Visit the event information web page.

6) April 25th community event at Stanford Redwood City – Career Discovery for Students: Cancer Clinical Research & Administration.
Let us know how you can get involved by completing volunteer form. Visit the event information web page.

If you have questions, please feel reach out to Rachel Mesia and Ellen DiNucci. Thank you for considering!

Celebrate International Women’s Day on March 6th

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Sunday, March 8, 2020 marks International Women’s Day.  As a part of our the Women & Allies Employee Resource Group (ERG), the team is  planning an awareness event onFriday, March 6th from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the plaza between 500P and 300P buildings.  The purpose of the event is to celebrate women’s achievement, promote equality and bring awareness to bias related issues.  There will be information and a few activities to share perspectives and network with women and allies across the organization!