Patient and Physician Panel (Part 1)

5270 California Avenue,Irvine CA 92617

26 April, 2022

Description

Patient & Physician Panel to identify unmet medical needs The NCI-designated UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCI CFCCC) plays a leading role in the fight against cancer, a leading cause of death in Orange County. Researchers in the UCI CFCCC design and test new therapeutics and diagnostics to improve cancer treatment, early detection, and survivorship. To stimulate new innovations responsive to the needs of cancer patients and the treatment providers, we are hosting a start-up generator event designed to leverage Orange County’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to improve the lives of cancer patients. The event will showcase patient and physician experiences in focus-group panels and culminate in a “Pitch Day” with TED-style talks to drive development of market-driven innovations. The events are intended for an audience of faculty, students, venture capitalists, funding agencies, patient advocacy groups, and key opinion leaders including but not limited to cancer patients and their families. The first portion will feature a diverse patient panel who will share their cancer journeys and perspectives on how to best improve cancer care to an audience of UCI researchers. The Cancer Center Community Outreach & Engagement Office will invite patients from local community organizations and patient advocacy groups to share their experiences. The second portion of the event will feature a panel of UCI and community physicians who will provide perspectives on unmet needs in clinical and translational aspects of cancer care. Event subject to change based on institution's COVID-19 policy to large group gatherings. Refreshments to be served as long as the institution's policy deems it appropriate for safety and health precautions.