Upcoming Programs and Events

The Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) Office of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center invites you to join us for an in-person event about multiple career opportunities in science and medicine that you may or may not have considered. There will be a panel discussion from 5 to 6 pm in the ICRC first floor auditorium (1130 St Nicholas Ave) followed by a reception with refreshments and networking opportunities in the adjacent conference room from 6 to 7 pm. This year's panelists include:  Jessie Ann Brown, PhD, a Manager at Regeneron Alexis Pissey Keo, MPH, a Clinical Research Manager at Columbia       Andrew Lenis, MD, an Assistant Professor at Columbia Alan Packer, PhD, a Senior Scientist at Simons Foundation  Upasana Roy, PhD, a Scientific Program Manager at HHMI Janelia Research Campus  Trainees at all stages are welcome. Register below to reserve your seat.

Save the Date Registration will open soon! Research Speaker Series featuring Dustin Duncan, ScD from CU Mailman School of Public Health will present his talk on Thursday, September 25th at 10 AM via Zoom. The title of his talk is “Advancing Black Faculty Productivity and Well-Being: The Black Professors Study (BPS).” This online event is free and open to the public. 

Benjamin Herzberg, MD Dept. of Medical Oncology Carla Concepcion-Crisol, PhD Assistant Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics   Title: Evaluating targeted therapies for SMARCA4-mutant non-small cell lung cancer Description:  Join Zoom Meeting https://columbiacuimc.zoom.us/j/98062087107?pwd=ODN1TFwbtR23dO0Pk7Bq73td7fG91L.1 Meeting ID: 980 6208 7107 Passcode: 267022

Program Overview Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites you to join the leading educators from Columbia University, addressing an overview of high-yield challenging scenarios in the management of AL Amyloidosis. Through a combination of lectures and case-based presentations, this course will deliver up-to-date and cutting-edge information that can be directly integrated into clinical practice. Video Access All registrants will be sent access to lecture video recordings. Learning Objectives Clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and risk stratification of patients with newly diagnosed systemic AL Amyloidosis. Management of patients with newly diagnosed systemic AL Amyloidosis. Management of various organ involvement such as heart failure and nephrotic syndrome, autonomic neuropathy and GI involvement in patients with AL Amyloidosis. Discuss and develop consensus in guidelines for managing relapsed and refractory cases, including the role of salvage therapies and experimental approaches. Joint Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Professions in scope for this activity are listed below. Amedco Joint Accreditation #4008163.   Physicians Amedco LLC designates this live virtual activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.   Nurse Practitioners The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) recognizes the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as approved accreditors and allow reciprocity for AANPCP continuing education credit. Physician Assistants The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification for PAs. Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. PAs should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.