# California State University - Interdisciplinary Cancer Meeting (CSU-ICM)

> **NIH NIH R13** · CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE · 2020 · $5,000

## Abstract

R13 Application
 Kelber, Tamae, De Bellard, Bermudes
 Title: The California State University – Interdisciplinary Cancer Meeting (CSU-ICM) – Targeting
 Mechanisms of Therapy Resistance
PROJECT SUMMARY
According to the most recent studies, the average mortality across all cancer types
remains at over 30%. To develop transformative solutions to central problems in oncology
research, we have established the biennial California State University – Interdisciplinary
Cancer Meeting (CSU-ICM). This application is to support the 2020 meeting that will be
held on Friday, November 6 at the California State University Northridge, Plaza del Sol
Performance Hall. The theme for the 2020 CSU-ICM will be Targeting Mechanisms of
Therapy Resistance. Currently, there is a need for cancer research meetings that provide
an affordable and focused platform for interdisciplinary exchange between life scientists,
non-life scientists and cancer experts. The first CSU-ICM meeting held in 2018 welcomed
keynote speaker Dr. Joan Brugge from Harvard Medical School and involved over 150
participants from 10 CSU and 2 UC campuses in California and 1 non-California
university. This funding application is based upon preliminary data that we collected from
this inaugural event demonstrating diversity of participation at ethnic, discipline,
geographic and institute levels. Thus, we postulate that strategic expansion of this
meeting will further stimulate novel, collaborative lines of investigation that lead to
transformative advances in cancer research and increase diversity in oncology research.
The short talk sessions will be chaired by faculty leaders in their respective fields and
designed to involve trainees from the undergraduate to postdoctoral levels - increasing
the upward mobility of those traditionally underrepresented in cancer research.
Involvement of a survivor-advocate will enhance the real need to ensure that even the
most basic science research is grounded in clear personal need. The world-renowned
keynote speakers ensure the highest quality of scientific exchange. The faculty flash-talk
session will highlight ongoing cancer-related work from within the diverse CSU
community. Finally, the poster session is designed to foster scientific exchange,
networking opportunities and constructive feedback on work-in-progress. In summary, the
CSU-ICM is designed to put into action core mission of the California State University
system, which includes the advancement of scientific knowledge, learning, and discovery;
the promotion of professional development; and the preparation of a diverse scientific
workforce while also fulfilling an important need in the broader cancer research
community.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10066294
- **Project number:** 1R13CA253931-01
- **Recipient organization:** CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE
- **Principal Investigator:** DAVID G BERMUDES
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $5,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2020-08-01 → 2022-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10066294

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10066294, California State University - Interdisciplinary Cancer Meeting (CSU-ICM) (1R13CA253931-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10066294. Licensed CC0.

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