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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 09/09/2026

Dr. Philip Castle, Director of the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention (DCP), delivered an insightful and inspiring featured seminar on “No Cancer” Research, challenging us to think about what success in cancer research ultimately looks like: preventing cancer before it ever develops.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 09/09/2026

Dr. Alan Hutson of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center presented updates on the work of the CIP-Net Data and Resource Coordinating Center (DRCC). As the host of this year’s Annual Meeting, he also shared some fun facts about Buffalo that many attendees may not have known!

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 09/09/2026

Dr. Nicholas Arpaia, Chair of the Community Engagement Working Group, Dr. Anjana Bhardwaj and Dr. Henry Withers, Chair and Co-Chair of the Resource Sharing Working Group, shared updates on the progress and activities of their respective WGs.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 09/09/2026

Dr. Phillip Castle, Director of the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention, delivered opening remarks to kick off Day 2 of the hashtag#CIPNet Annual Meeting, setting the stage for discussions on advancing cancer immunoprevention.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 08/09/2026

At the #CIPNet Annual Meeting, the panel “Identifying Risks and Benefits in Cancer Immunoprevention from the Patient Perspective” brought patient advocates and researchers together to discuss how patient experiences can shape research priorities, clinical trial design, and communication.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 08/09/2026

The CIP-Net Annual Meeting kicked off today at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, bringing together 40+ attendees from institutions across the nation! CIP-Net Steering Committee Co-Chair and DRCC Contact PI Dr. Alan Hutson officially opened the meeting.

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CAP-IT @ncicapit.org · 03/09/2026

New NIH Highlighted Topic: Accelerating Disease Prevention Research by New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) NCI is encouraging applications using human-relevant NAMs to advance precancer biology, cancer prevention, and cancer interception. Learn more: grants.nih.gov/funding/find...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 03/09/2026

🎙️ CIP-Net Podcast Episode 1 is live! Drs. Bodour Salhia and Robert Samstein discuss the emerging science of cancer immunoprevention and how the immune system could help prevent cancer before it develops. 🎧 Listen now: www.nci-cipnet.org/en/news-podc...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 01/09/2026

What is cancer immunoprevention and how does it work? The #CIPNet Community Engagement Working Group created this infographic to make the science of cancer immunoprevention more accessible to everyone. 📥 Download it, share it, and help us spread the knowledge! #CancerImmunotherapy #CancerPrevention

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 25/08/2026

This is why we have invested so much time and effort in promoting resource sharing within our network—not only to reduce waste, but also to share resources, including antibodies, together with the collective validation experience and knowledge of our research community.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 25/08/2026

CIP-Net has compiled a curated list of NCI/NIH shared resources, providing cancer researchers with a convenient, one-stop place to find useful research resources. nci-cipnet.org/en/resources...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 24/08/2026

At today’s #CIPNetSCMeeting, SC co-chair Dr. Alan Hutson provided an overview of network activities. Dr. Anirban Maitra introduced the NCI TBEL Consortium and highlighted its research progress in pancreatic cancer. Dr. Shawn Demehri shared progress from his UH3 project.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 21/08/2026

Can we harness the immune system to stop cancer before it becomes invasive? This JITC review explores advances, opportunities & challenges in #CancerImmunoprevention and #ImmuneInterception. It also highlights #CIPNet and its role in advancing this emerging field. 🔗 jitc.bmj.com/content/12/3...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 18/08/2026

New NIH Highlighted Topic: Immune Mechanisms for Disease Prevention grants.nih.gov/funding/find...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 12/08/2026

Worth revisiting: a 2020 perspective published in Cancer Prevention Research, exploring the challenges and potential opportunities for immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer immunoprevention. The concepts remain highly relevant to #CIPNet’s mission today. 🔗 doi.org/10.1158/1940...

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Cancer Immunoprevention: Challenges and Potential Opportunities for Use of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

Abstract. Cancer immunoprevention is achieved through promoting antitumor immune surveillance to block tumor formation and progression. Following the success of prophylactic vaccines against human pap...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 15/07/2026

Register now for the upcoming NCI Office of Data Sharing Seminar Series on July 29, 2026! Join Dr. Julian Hong of UCSF as he presents "Generalizable Multimodal AI Approaches to Advance Cancer Care Delivery." Register here: events.cancer.gov/ods/webinar/...

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CAP-IT @ncicapit.org · 15/07/2026

📢 Registration deadline extended! Join the 2026 #NCIDataJamboree (Nov. 16–18) using public cancer datasets to advance cancer research. Submit your project and register by July 27, 2026. events.cancer.gov/nci/datajamb...

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NCI Data Jamboree (Registration) | Events Registration

RegistrationPlease ensure you also submit information under "Project Submission" as a Project Lead or Project Seeker.

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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) @theaacr.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The latest development in lymphoma research took center stage at the AACR Special Conference on Advances in Malignant Lymphoma. Explore highlights from the meeting on the #AACRBlog: www.aacr.org/blog/2026/07... #AACRlymphoma26

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 29/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Haval Shirwan on being named the recipient of the 2026 Basic Science Established Investigator Award by the American Society of Transplantation (AST)! www.myast.org/blog/ast-con...

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AST Congratulates 2026 Award Recipients

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 10/06/2026

What if bacteria could be programmed to find tumors and deliver cancer therapies directly where they're needed? A new Nature Cancer Perspective by Noah Chen, Zaofeng Yang, and Nicholas Arpaia explores the promise of engineered bacteria as living therapeutics: rdcu.be/fmtyo

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Bacterial engineering for cancer therapy

Nature Cancer - In this Perspective, Arpaia and colleagues provide an overview of bacteria-based cancer therapies, discussing the potential of engineered bacteria as living drug delivery systems as...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 03/06/2026

Join the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention Immunology Interest Group for a special seminar presentation on Wednesday June 10 at 1pm ET. We will hear from Dr. Nicholas Arpaia: "Programmable Probiotics for Personalized Cancer Immunoprevention and Immunotherapy." Register today: go.nih.gov/QysclHR

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 21/05/2026

Register now for the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series. events.cancer.gov/dcp/early-ca...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 05/05/2026

A curated list of NIH/NCI shared resources is now available on our web portal. Check it out: nci-cipnet.org/en/resources...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 04/05/2026

Great kickoff for the CIP-Net Resource Sharing WG today! 🚀 Many thanks to WG Chairs Drs. Anjana Bhardwaj/Henry Withers for leading a thoughtful discussion on building a collaborative framework for resource sharing .And thank you to all members for the active participation & valuable input.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 27/04/2026

At today’s #CIPNetSCMeeting, Dr. Haval Shirwan delivered opening remarks, followed by a network update from Dr. Alan Hutson. Dr. Sean Hanlon of NCI presented on #HTAN. Dr. Tal Danino shared a progress report on engineered probiotic bacteria for colorectal cancer #immunoprevention and interception.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 24/04/2026

CIP-Net Project Spotlight: Developing a novel CD137 agonist (SA-4-1BBL) to train the immune system for cancer #immunoprevention. Led by Haval Shirwan & Esma Yolcu, this project explores how immune activation can prevent tumor development in high-risk populations. www.nci-cipnet.org/en/members/u...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 22/04/2026

Apply to access the scientific capabilities and resources of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) with the goal of moving promising cancer preventive agents into clinical testing. prevention.cancer.gov/research-are...

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General InstructionsPlease apply using the PREVENT Application System.Next application deadline is May 4, 2026.Required DocumentsPREVENT Concept ApplicationFor

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 03/04/2026

The Cancer Immunoprevention Network, established by the National Cancer Institute, advances the understanding of fundamental immunoprevention mechanisms, drives the discovery of novel strategies, and supports the preclinical development and testing of new interventions. More info: nci-cipnet.org

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 24/03/2026

Join us today at 11 AM ET for the Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series, hosted by the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention. events.cancer.gov/dcp/early-ca...

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DCP Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series (Upcoming Research Talks) | Events Registration

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 18/03/2026

🧬 CIP-Net Project Spotlight: What drives the transition from MGUS to multiple myeloma? This project led by Drs. Madhav Dhodapkar, Richard Flavell, & Noah Palm explores how gut microbes may act as antigenic triggers for B cells. nci-cipnet.org/en/members/u...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 06/03/2026

Register now for the NCI Division of Cancer Prevention Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series. events.cancer.gov/dcp/early-ca...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 06/03/2026

Register now for the @theNCI Division of Cancer Prevention Early Career Scientist Spotlight Research Seminar Series. events.cancer.gov/dcp/early-ca...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 04/03/2026

🧬CIP-Net Project Spotlight: Led by Drs. Peter Leif Bergsagel and Marta Chesi of Mayo Clinic, this project investigates how inflammatory cues within the bone marrow microenvironment promote malignant progression during SMM. Learn more👉https://nci-cipnet.org/en/members/ug3ca290468/

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 24/02/2026

Only a few spots remaining! This is a great opportunity for early stage investigators to showcase their work to a broad scientific community. prevention.cancer.gov/funding-and-...

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Early Career Scientist Opportunity

2026 Annual Call for Nominations to Highlight Early Career Scientists Conducting Research within the Mission of the NCI Division of Cancer PreventionPurpose

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 23/02/2026

At today’s #CIPNetSCMeeting, Dr. Haval Shirwan and Dr. Preethi Gunaratne announced the formation of a White Paper Task Force and invited additional interested participants to join. Dr. Alan Hutson shared DRCC updates. Drs. Leif Bergsagel and Marta Chesi presented progress on their UG3 project.

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 20/02/2026

🧬CIP-Net Project Spotlight: Immune determinants modulating cancer development in #LynchSyndrome This project will define the shared frameshift neoantigens and T cell features that restrain progression from precancerous polyps to CRC. 👉https://nci-cipnet.org/en/members/ug3ca290517/

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 18/02/2026

🧬 CIP-Net Project Spotlight - Investigating novel targets for topical immunoprevention of keratinocytic skin cancer. Led by Drs. Sally Dickinson and Curiel Clara, this project explores how UV-induced immune checkpoint signals drive early skin carcinogenesis. www.nci-cipnet.org/en/members/u...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 10/02/2026

New #CIPNetPublication: Drs. Haval Shirwan, Esma Yolcu and team dissect how SA-4-1BBL, a CD137 agonist, drives balanced and durable immune activation to prevent cancer, using advanced bioinformatics and transcriptomic analyses. The work is published in Biomolecules MDPI www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/16...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 10/02/2026

🧬CIP-Net Project Spotlight UG3CA290300, led by Dr. Shadmehr Demehri, is investigating how the immune system can protect normal breast tissue and intercept cancer before it starts in people with inherited BRCA mutations 👉Learn more: www.nci-cipnet.org/en/members/u...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 09/02/2026

🧬 CIP-Net Project Spotlight UG3CA290454 is developing a preventive cancer vaccine for people with inherited BRCA1/2 mutations, using chimeric RNA-derived neoantigens to stop breast cancer before it forms. 👉Learn more on the CIP-Net website: www.nci-cipnet.org/en/members/u...

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NCI CIP-Net @nci-cipnet.org · 23/01/2026

At today’s NCI Computational Oncology Working Group meeting, Dr. Roland Dunbrack of Fox Chase Cancer Center presented his work on structural bioinformatics and AlphaFold modeling of the human kinome and its interactions.

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