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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Re:
<b>2026 Pre-Doctoral Clinician-Scientist Regional Conference </b>(previously known as the Tri-Institutional MD/PhD Conference), taking place this year at Upstate Medical University, November 14th! </span></p>
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<span style="color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 120, 212);"><a href="https://www.upstate.edu/mdphd/md-phd-conference.php" title="https://www.upstate.edu/mdphd/md-phd-conference.php" data-outlook-id="30336166-5d0e-4274-9458-9ce2f12fb0d2" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 212); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">REGISTER
HERE</a>: Deadline is October 30 by midnight.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">All Upstate MD/PhD students expected to attend! G2/G3/G4 students should present at poster session. Please email Dr. Waickman (cc Andrea) if you have a serious conflict.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">More information:</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">The event will be comprised of student talks and poster presentations, breakout sessions, panel discussions, and a dynamic keynote address by
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 120, 212);"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://oncology.queensu.ca/faculty-staff/bishal-gyawali__;!!GobTDDpD7A!PZrsm6GS_9Q7kV7qUMAjFOj2YpK7bC6QQB7_9TiI2H6CMebS-aINANC31T7McTsdDUut0tMlfDxZJFDJABX64g4rlw$" title="https://oncology.queensu.ca/faculty-staff/bishal-gyawali" data-outlook-id="27dce564-333f-47a8-a80d-29f1ade98b5a" style="color: rgb(0, 120, 212); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;">Dr.
Bishal Gyawali, MD, PhD</a></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">.
</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><b>Dr. Bishal Gyawali</b>, MD, PhD, FASCO, is a physician-scientist, medical oncologist, and Professor in the Department of Oncology
and the Department of Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology at Queen’s University. Known internationally for his work in global oncology, evidence-based medicine, and health policy, Dr. Gyawali combines clinical practice with a bold research agenda aimed
at making cancer care more equitable, affordable, and effective. He is a committed educator whose work emphasizes critical thinking, cost-conscious care, and the evaluation of evidence in oncology. He is passionate about mentoring medical students, residents,
and early-career oncologists, especially those from low- and middle-income countries. His teaching emphasizes the importance of scientific skepticism and the responsible use of healthcare resources. He regularly leads workshops and gives invited lectures on
clinical trial design, cancer policy, and global disparities in oncology education. </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Please see the attached flyer for more details. Registration is<i> free</i> for all attendees.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">We look forward to seeing everyone for a fantastic event, and feel free to reach out in the meantime with any questions. Until then, enjoy the end of summer and transition
into the new semester.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"><b>SUNY Upstate Medical University Planning Committee Co-Chairs & Admin Team:</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Andrea Cifonelli (MD/PhD Program Coordinator)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Adam Waickman, PhD (MD/PhD Program Director)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Kailey Jackett (MD, PhD Candidate, G1)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Saisha Ramdour (MD, PhD Candidate, G1)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Olivia Laniak (MD, PhD Candidate, G3)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Céline</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);"> Hardy (MD, PhD Candidate, G4)</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Michell Mazza (MD, PhD Candidate, MS2)</span></p>
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Best,</div>
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<div style="font-size: 11pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Coordinator of Combined Programs and Special Initiatives</b></div>
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<i>Upstate Medical University</i></div>
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