The GMG holds periodic seminars and symposia at the Penn State Cancer Institute in Hershey, PA to discuss current advances and challenges in Gynecologic Malignancies diagnosis, treatment and research.
Upcoming GMG Events:
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Due to COVID-19 our 2020 GMG symposium has been postponed.
Past Seminars/Symposia:
April 02, 2020 – 33:30 pm – BMS 568 Current Topics in Translational Cancer Research
Topic: Gynecologic Cancers
Rebecca Phaeton, M. D. & Nadine Hempel, Ph.D.
October 24, 2019 – 4pm – Department of Pharmacology Seminar – HCAR 1103.
Topic: Altered Mitochondrial Form and Function in Ovarian Cancer.
Nadine Hempel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Penn State College of Medicine
September 28, 2019 – Hershey Sandy Sprint. Cocoa Beanery, Hummelstown.
The PSU Gynecologic Malignancies Group was proud to be represented by a huge team at the Sandy Sprint, and to support ovarian cancer patients and research. The Sandy Sprint Hershey was hosted by the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation @srocf in an effort to spread the word about our mission and raise funds to advance research.
August 6, 2019 – Penn State Cancer Institute Annual Retreat “Bench to Clinic to Community” The Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.
Featuring Plenary Session: “Gynecologic Malignancies Working Group”
GMG member Speakers: Dr. Rebecca Phaeton, Dr. Nadine Hempel, Dr. Jennifer Rosenberg, and Dr. Lucian Moldovan.
May 8, 2019 – Penn State GMG Ovarian Cancer Symposium:
Topic: “Ovarian Cancer: Translating Novel Pathways into Therapies”
November 20, 2018 – Penn State Cancer Institute Interdisciplinary Conference Series
Topic: Basic and translational Gynecologic oncology research at Penn State Hershey
Rebecca Phaeton, M. D., Assistant Professor of Ob/Gyn, Penn State College of Medicine
Nadine Hempel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Penn State College of Medicine
Katherine Aird, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Cellular & Molecular Physiology, Penn State College of Medicine
May 17, 2017 – OB/GYN Grand Rounds
Nicole S. Nevadunsky, M.D., Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Topic: Endometrial Cancer
May 18, 2017 – 4pm – Cancer Institute T3007
Connie J. Rogers, Ph.D., M.P.H.., Associate Professor, College of Health and Human Development, Penn State
Topic: Role of changes in energy balance and related nutritional factors on inflammation, immune regulation and cancer risk.