Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology Calendar

Search the Molecular Cell and Cancer Biology site

Search the Molecular Cell and Cancer Biology site

About
About

Located at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA, the Department of Molecular, Cell & Cancer Biology is a collaborative group dedicated to translating fundamental discoveries in biomedical research into novel therapeutic strategies for cancer and other diseases.
Faculty
Faculty

Our faculty make innovative, high-impact discoveries in biomedical research in molecular, cell and cancer biology.
Research
Research

Explore how our bold discoveries are redefining our understanding of how diseases start and can be treated.
Bioinformatics Core
Bioinformatics Core

The MCCB Bioinformatics Core is a unique in-house resource that provides cutting-edge bioinformatics and biostatistics support to researchers in the department.
Education
Education

MCCB is dedicated to fostering innovation and training the next generation of scientists. Learn more about how MCCB equips students and early-career researchers with the skills and knowledge to drive scientific discovery.
- Postdoctoral Training
  
  Postdoctoral Training
  
  Educational Enrichment Activities
  
  Professional Development & Support
  
  MCCB Postdoc Achievements
- Graduate Training
  
  Graduate Programs
  
  Educational Enrichment Activities
  
  Professional Development & Support
  
  Current MCCB Students
  
  MCCB Student Achievements
  
  Michael R. Green, MD, PhD, Award in Graduate Research
  
  MCCB Faculty Awards in Education
Diversity
Diversity

MCCB is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive environment. Learn more about how we are fostering a positive research culture.
Support Us
Support Us

Learn more about how you can support MCCB’s fundraising initiatives to advance research at UMass Chan.
- Michael R. Green, MD, PhD, Award in Graduate Research
- UMass Chan Cancer Research Team

Additional Resources

Page Menu

March 2018

FEB

APR

2018

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat

1
IN HOUSE SEMINAR
IN HOUSE SEMINAR 5th Floor Conference Room 12:00 PM
Kevin Luk - Wolfe Lab

"Precise Genome Editing with Orthogonal Cas9-Cas9 Fusion Proteins"

Masahiro Shin, PhD - Lawson Lab

"A Conserved Genetic Pathway Governs Lymphatic Valve Development in Zebrafish"
2
3

4
5
6
7
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH CONFERENCE
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH CONFERENCE 4th Floor Conference Room LRB 416 12:00 PM
Willam B. Kinlaw III, M.D.

Professor, Endocrinology and Metabolism

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

"Lipid Uptake by Tumors: Linking Dietary Lipids to Cancer Biology"
8
IN HOUSE SEMINAR
IN HOUSE SEMINAR 5TH Floor Conference Room LRB 516 12:00 PM
Ngoc DeSouza - Li Lab

"Role of 1kzf3 in Functional Regulation of Hematopietic Stem Cells"

Yan Zhao, PhD - Zhang Lab

"VMP1 and ER Organelle Contacts"
9
10

11
12
13
14
15
Cupcake Decorating Fundraiser
Cupcake Decorating Fundraiser LRB 516 6:00 PM

Event Description

UMMS Cancer Research Team presents a fun night of Cupcake Decorating to raise money for the 2018 UMass Cancer Walk & Run.

Learn to decorate cupcake flowers!

You will take home 6 boxed & beautifully decorated (by you) yummy cupcakes & tools to continue decorating at home! All ingredients & tools supplied!
16
17

18
19
20
Daniel Durocher, PhD
Daniel Durocher, PhD 5th Floor Conference Room LRB 516 11:00 AM
Affiliation: University of Toronto

Research Field: DNA Repair

"Charting 53DP1-dependent DNA Repair"
21
Lunch & Learn for Postdocs and Graduate Students
Lunch & Learn for Postdocs and Graduate Students LRB 516 11:30 AM

Event Description

Presentation of the steps to follow when applying for a fellowship
22
IN HOUSE SEMINAR
IN HOUSE SEMINAR 5th Floor Conference Room LRB 516 12:00 PM
Neha Diwanji - Bergmann Lab

"Characterizing the role of macrophages in Apoptosis-induced Compensatory Proliferation in Drosophila melanogaster"

Brad Treblay - Haynes Lab

"ATF5:mitoprotective Factor of the Integrated Stress Response"
23
24

25
26
Leukemia/Lymphoma Research Meeting
Leukemia/Lymphoma Research Meeting 5th Floor Conference Room LRB 516 12:00 PM
"A Brief Presentation on the UMass Umbilical Cord Blood Collection Core"

Tiffany A Moore Simas, MD, MPH, MEd, FACOG

Associate Professor, Director of Obstetrics & Gynecoloby Research Division

Katelyn Richer, BA

Research Assistant
27
28
Cupcake Decorating Fundraiser
Cupcake Decorating Fundraiser LRB 516 6:00 PM

Event Description

UMMS Cancer Research Team presents a fun night of Cupcake Decorating to raise money for the 2018 UMass Cancer Walk & Run.

Learn to decorate cupcake flowers!

You will take home 6 boxed & beautifully decorated (by you) yummy cupcakes & tools to continue decorating at home! All ingredients & tools supplied!
29
IN-HOUSE SEMINAR
IN-HOUSE SEMINAR 5th Floor Conference Room 12:00 PM
Dannel McCollum, PhD, Professor

Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology

"Regulation of Hippo Signaling by Mechanical Tension"
30
31

Today