The SoCa Hub
This is a space for SoCa participants and alumni to collaborate, access resources, and share experiences . All are encouraged to read, comment on, and publish blog posts. Please click here to submit a blog post
Welcome to the SoCa Hub!
American Society of Preventive Oncology Member Spotlight
ASPO’s October Member Spotlight was none other than SoCa’s very own Dr. Shadi Azam!
What are foundation funding opportunities?
Foundation grants can be an important and sometimes overlooked part of building a research career! These grants can offer earlier wins, support innovative or emerging areas, and help generate preliminary data, publications, partnerships, or proof of concept.
Congratulations, Dr. Chao!
Dr. Steven Chao is now a 2026 Fellow of the Clinical Research Scholars Training (CREST) Phase 2 Program!
11th Annual Cancer Health Promotion Symposium
On March 13th SUNY Downstate held its 11th Annual Cancer Health Promotion Symposium. Click here for more information on the event!
SUNY Downstate Hosts ACS Scientific Director for Cell Biology & Preclinical Cancer Research
Insights into the Research Funding Mechanisms of the American Cancer Society
SoCa Spotlight: Pilot PI Study Team selected as the 2025 Research to Practice Award Winner
SoCa is proud to share that Pilot PI Victor Puac-Polanco’s abstract was selected as the 2025 Research to Practice Award Winner!
SoCa Spotlight: Dr. Shadi Azam and ASPO 2025
As 2025 comes to a close SoCa would like to shine the spotlight on Dr. Shadi Azam!
Navigating Change: How to Approach New NIH Public Access Policies
The NIH has changed some policies regarding publications. See here for information on how to navigate these changes!
SoCa CRC Program Launch
The SoCa Clinical Research Coordinator Program has launched with its inaugural Cohort
Every Semester Needs a Plan Workshop
Do you start the semester with high hopes for your writing, but end disappointed by your actual productivity?
Do you desperately want (or need) to write a lot this semester?
Do you want to figure out how to be more productive AND enjoy your life this semester?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above then check out this upcoming workshop!
SoCa Groundswell Paint Day
SoCa is excited to announce the upcoming Murals4Change Paint Day!
SoCa South Bronx Roundtable
Highlights from our 3rd community roundtable: The South Bronx Community Roundtable/ Mesa Redonda Comunitaria de South Bronx
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