Chaperon Newsletter No. 05/2021
Characterization of rare germline variants in familial multiple myeloma
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignancy of plasma cells, characterized by the presence of monoclonal immunoglobulin, known as M protein.
DNA repair gene polymorphisms and chromosomal aberrations in healthy, nonsmoking population
Nonspecific structural chromosomal aberrations (CAs) can be found at around 1% of circulating lymphocytes from healthy individuals but the frequency may be higher after exposure to carcinogenic chemicals or radiation.
Invitation:
The Chaperon project invites you to several upcoming events:
- Small animal experiments. A lecture by Prof. Dr. med. Uta Dahmen. July 7, 2021, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
- Introduction to statistics for biomedicine. A seminar by Dr. Petr Hošek. Two identical sessions, July 8 and 9, 2021, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- The challenge of anastomotic leaks and The importance of teamwork in rectal cancer surgery. A series of two lectures by Prof. Steven D. Wexner. July 12, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. CET and July 13, 2021, 1:00–2:00 p.m. CET. ONLINE.
- Limits of pancreatic surgery. A lecture by seminar by Prof. Dr. med. Pierre-Alain Clavien. July 14, 2021, 9:00–10:30 a.m..
- Survival in cancer. A lecture by Prof. Kari Hemminki. July 14, 2021, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
- Surgical material design and development. A lecture by Prof. Dr. Inge Herrmann. July 14, 2021, 11:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information about the events can be found here.
ERA Chair Position for Excellent Research in Oncology
A project funded from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 856620.
