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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sent On behalf of Upstate Cancer Center communications committee:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Dear Upstate COM students —</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">We are pleased to share the July 2026 edition of the
</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(70, 120, 134); background-color: rgb(243, 242, 241);"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://sway.cloud.microsoft/fF9wTS8LYf7AVPxj?ref=Link__;!!GobTDDpD7A!ONVTpGw030QcX39Kj4EU1BECfqBYbGL514WYkHoydn3rM2BliI8wJjdIjxl1qhtllvBlj5JP64-d9-ghkn5DOd0UdunE4w$" id="OWAa99fabe9-947c-a280-856b-c493aabf4d57" class="OWAAutoLink" originalsrc="https://sway.cloud.microsoft/fF9wTS8LYf7AVPxj?ref=Link" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><b><u>Upstate
Cancer Center Research Notebook</u></b></a></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">This summer issue highlights the success of the 2026 Cancer Center Annual Retreat and Trainee Symposium, recognizing outstanding faculty,
trainees, and pilot grant recipients whose work is advancing cancer research at Upstate. The Notebook also features research and clinical spotlights on Dr. Atena Farhangian, Dr. Yamin Li, Dr. Eve Champaloux, and MD/PhD student Céline Hardy, showcasing innovative
efforts in cancer biology, drug delivery, survivorship, and translational research.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">In recognition of Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness Month, this edition explores emerging advances in sarcoma research and the important
role rehabilitation therapies play in improving outcomes and quality of life for patients. You'll also find information on an upcoming community engagement opportunity through the Run for the Refuge 5K.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Thank you for being part of the work that drives discovery, innovation, and hope for patients throughout Central New York and beyond. We
encourage you to share the Notebook with colleagues, collaborators, and community partners.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 16pt; color: maroon;"><b>Leszek Kotula, MD, PhD</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Associate Director for Research, Upstate Cancer Center</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(33, 33, 33);">Professor, Departments of Urology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">SUNY Upstate Medical University</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Bradley Hand ITC"; font-size: 16pt; color: maroon;"><b>Mark Woodford, PhD FCSSI</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Chair, Cancer Center Research Communications Committee</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Assistant Professor, Department of Urology</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: black;">SUNY Upstate Medical University</span></p>
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