D2 Track 1 Session 1: Cancer and Melanoma

First up today you'll hear from Dr. Dennis Stacey, the father of Dr. Andrew Stacey. He will talk about the biology of cancer. Then you'll hear more from Dr. Andrew Stacey on the Biology of Uveal Melanoma. Finally you will hear from Dr. Lucinda Innes about different melanomas, different immunities. Dennis Stacey PhD. As a cancer researcher, Dennis has witnessed the explosion of information related to the causes and treatments for cancer.   Since the 1980s his laboratory has focused on understanding how cell division is controlled. This laboratory participated in some of the critical observations upon which our basic understanding of cancer growth is based. Currently, his laboratory in Cleveland OH is focused upon identifying a novel cancer treatment strategy, based upon observations made in his laboratory.   Andrew Stacey, M.D., M.S., is an Ophthalmologist at the Eye Institute at Harborview and a UW assistant professor of Ophthalmology. Dr. Stacey knows an appointment with your doctor can be stressful. He enjoys teaching patients about what he sees in their eyes and providing them with information and options. Dr. Stacey earned his M.D. at Ohio State and his M.S. at Brigham Young University, where he was a linebacker on the football team. He has authored many publications and book chapters related to ocular tumors and maintains numerous national and international research collaborations in the field.   "Lucy was born and raised in Seattle and attended Western Washington University, where she earned her degree in biochemistry. In 2021, she pursued her PhD at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. During her first year there, she was diagnosed with Ocular Melanoma. This personal challenge inspired her to redirect her research focus towards the disease. Since her diagnosis in the fall of 2022, Lucy has been delving into the interactions between the immune system and ocular melanoma, aiming to improve the future of immunotherapies."   Email questions to [email protected]   ANNOUNCEMENTS: 5K SITES ARE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION NEAR YOU! Start your team and bring your community to get involved!  November 11, Los Angeles CA https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/SantaMonica/LookinForACureLosAngeles November 19, Phoenix, AZ https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/Scottsdale/LookinforaCure5k December 9, Dallas FTW TX https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/FortWorth/LookinForACureFortWorth December 10, Houston, TX https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/LookinForACureHouston January 20, 2024 Orlando FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Orlando/LookinForACureTampa January 21, 2024, Miami FL https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Miami/LookinForACureMiami Head to our site to register for a 5K Lookin’ for a Cure near you for the remainder of the year!! www.lookinforacure.org Subscribe to the newsletter to stay in the know Newsletter link Email [email protected] for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to [email protected]