This series is aimed at bringing together interdisciplinary researchers in cancer symptom science to share their expertise and further discussions in the field.
Upcoming Webinar
Diet and Nutrition for Managing Cancer Symptoms
Speakers
Melinda Irwin, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Associate Dean of Research
Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology (Chronic Diseases)
Yale School of Public Health
Dr. Melinda L. Irwin is the Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Epidemiology and Associate Dean of Research at the Yale School of Public Health, Deputy Director of the Yale Cancer Center, and Deputy Director (Public Health) in the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation.
Her research over the past 20 years has focused on randomized trials of exercise and weight loss on biological markers, treatment side effects and quality of life in people diagnosed with cancer. She is currently leading an NCI-funded clinical trial examining the impact of nutrition and exercise on improving chemotherapy completion rate, endocrine therapy adherence, biomarkers, body composition and quality of life in women beginning chemotherapy for breast cancer and also leading a newly funded NCI U01 trial of exercise and nutrition on treatment outcomes in women newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
Luke J. Peppone, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery
University of Rochester Medical Center
Dr. Luke J. Peppone is the Associate Professor of Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He earned his doctoral degree in Epidemiology and Community from Social and Preventative Medicine at SUNY Buffalo.
Dr. Peppone's research focuses on the use of nutritional supplementation and exercise to treat the symptoms and side effects of cancer and its related treatment. Nutritional supplements of interest for his research include vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and guarana. Forms of exercise of interest for his research include aerobic activity, resistance training, yoga, and Tai Chi. Dr. Peppone has investigated various side effects including cancer-treatment-induced bone loss, arthralgias, fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and sleep problems.
Point of Contact
Rachel Altshuler, Ph.D.
Email: rachel.altshuler@nih.gov
NCI Division of Cancer Prevention
Past Presentations
- Cancer Cachexia: From Preclinical Models to Bedside Interventions (video)
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This webinar is rescheduled from January 28, 2025.
Date: April 18, 2025
Speakers
Erin Talbert, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Physiology
Carver College of Medicine
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAEric Roeland, M.D., FAAHPM, FASCO
Associate Professor of Medicine
Knight Cancer Institute
Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, ORWebinar Recording
2024 Presentations
- Symptom Science in the Context of Cancer Caregiving (video)
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Date: October 28, 2024
Speakers
Kathrin Milbury, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Behavioral Science
Division of OVP
Cancer Prevention and Population Sciences
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterKarla Washington, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Division of Palliative Medicine
School of Medicine
Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisWebinar Recording
- Interventions for Cancer-related Cognitive Impairment (CRCI) (video)
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Date: August 26, 2024
Speakers
Agnès Lacreuse, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Psychological
and Brain Sciences
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MADiane Von Ah, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN
Mildred E. Newton Endowed Professor Distinguished Professor of Cancer Research Director of Cancer Research Columbus, OH
Webinar Recording
- Methods and Techniques for Clinical and Preclinical Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) Research (video)
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Date: June 18, 2024
Speakers
Paola Alberti, M.D., Ph.D.
Neurologist
Assistant Professor, Human Anatomy
School of Medicine and Surgery
University of Milano-BicoccaEllen M. Lavoie Smith, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N., AOCN®, FAAN
Professor and Marie O’Koren Endowed Chair
Assistant Dean of Research and Scholarship
Co-Director Cancer Prevention and Control T32 Training Program (T32CA047888: NCI)
Department of Acute, Chronic & Continuing Care
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of NursingWebinar Recording
- Fatigue in Pediatric Cancer Populations (video)
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Date: March 26, 2024
Speakers
Pamela S. Hinds, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN
Interim Director
Center for Translational Research Director
Department of Nursing Science
Professional Practice and Quality Research Integrity Officer Children's National HospitalNina S. Kadan-Lottick, M.D., M.S.P.H.
Professor of Oncology and Pediatrics Director of Survivorship Research Initiative
Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center
Georgetown University School of MedicineWebinar Recording
- Lessons Learned, Opportunities, and Challenges – A Personal Perspective (video)
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Date: February 6, 2024
Speaker
Patricia A. Ganz, M.D.
Distinguished Professor of Health Policy and Management and Medicine
UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
UCLA-Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterWebinar Recording
Contact Information
For event information, please contact Rachel Altshuler, Ph.D., Catherine Schweppe, Ph.D., or Brennan Streck, Ph.D., RN, M.P.H..
If you are an individual with a disability who needs reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Joann Hernandez at least five business days before the event, so that we can discuss your accommodation request.