Brooklyn College Cancer Center: News and Events
March 2, 2021
Dear Colleagues,
Have you heard about the great work of our new Brooklyn College Cancer Center (BCCC-CURE)? The mission of BCCC-CURE is to enhance the lives of patients affected by cancer with a special focus on Brooklyn residents. Through this center, Brooklyn College seeks to expand its fundamental research on cancer and combine research forces with local cancer treatment centers and hospitals, and Brooklyn communities while delivering first-class educational opportunities to our undergraduate and graduate students.
The leadership of BCCC-CURE includes Maria Contel, Director; Jenny Basil, Associate Director, Community Outreach; and Brian Gibney, Associate Director, Education. The team also includes Sheena Philogene, Brooklyn College Library, and Ana Bartolome, BCCC-CURE/Immigrant Student Success Office. These colleagues have worked tirelessly to bring their exciting and novel vision for a cancer center to life.
To this end, BCCC-CURE is hosting numerous scientific seminars this spring and four community outreach events beginning this week. These outreach events, listed below, are open to all Brooklyn College staff, faculty, and students.
March 4, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Health Disparities and the Importance of Lung, Prostate, and Breast Cancer Screening (for staff and faculty)
Dr. Jody Steinhardt, Coordinator, Lung Cancer Screening Program, Maimonides Medical Center
Hosted by Professor Jenny Basil
March 26, 11:30 a.m.–12:25 p.m.
Taking Charge of Your Colorectal Health: A Joint Brooklyn College Cancer Center and Maimonides Cancer Center Colorectal Cancer Symposium (open to the entire Brooklyn community)
Dr. Rebecca Rhee (MCC) and Dr. Meredith Pittman (MCC)
Hosted by Professor Jenny Basil
April 15, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Importance of Lung, Prostate, and Breast Cancer Screening (for students)
Dr. Jody Steinhardt, Coordinator, Lung Cancer Screening Program, Maimonides Medical Center
Hosted by Professor Jenny Basil
May 13, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Importance of Screenings and Clinical Trials (for students and their families)
Dr. Jody Steinhardt, Coordinator, Lung Cancer Screening Program, Maimonides Medical Center
Hosted by Professor Jenny Basil
Congratulations and thanks to our colleagues at BCCC-CURE for its research, educational, and community programming. I hope to see you at these events, which are of benefit to us all.
Best regards,
Anne Lopes
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
