Julia Close, MD
@juliaclose.bsky.social
Oncologist, Mother, Quilter, Occasional Runner
Chief Education Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Posts are my own
Chief Education Officer, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Posts are my own
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@cliffordhudis.bsky.social at #ASCO25: ~40% cut to NCI budget in Admin's '26 proposal. We are in a tragic paradox: remarkable science & historic cuts to resources needed to turn these opps into hope for millions of pts. Our advocacy, is more important than ever ➡️ brnw.ch/21wT3U4
Federal Funding for Cancer Research
As Congress negotiates Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations bills, urge them to make cancer research a top priority.
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May 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
@cliffordhudis.bsky.social at #ASCO25: ~40% cut to NCI budget in Admin's '26 proposal. We are in a tragic paradox: remarkable science & historic cuts to resources needed to turn these opps into hope for millions of pts. Our advocacy, is more important than ever ➡️ brnw.ch/21wT3U4
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While we cannot confirm how many (if any) NCI staff are in Chicago for #ASCO25, we want to make sure #CancerResearchers know that you can earn some CE credits by attending an early-onset cancer session with former (read: fabulous) NCI Director Kim Rathmell meetings.asco.org/2025-asco-an... #OncSky
May 31, 2025 at 2:20 AM
While we cannot confirm how many (if any) NCI staff are in Chicago for #ASCO25, we want to make sure #CancerResearchers know that you can earn some CE credits by attending an early-onset cancer session with former (read: fabulous) NCI Director Kim Rathmell meetings.asco.org/2025-asco-an... #OncSky
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Unable to join us at #ASCO25? You’ll have another chance to learn about the BIGGEST breakthroughs at Best of ASCO 2025 in Minneapolis, July 11-12! Join us in person or online for a deep dive into the latest updates.
Reserve your hotel & register by June 4: brnw.ch/21wSLgM
Reserve your hotel & register by June 4: brnw.ch/21wSLgM
May 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Unable to join us at #ASCO25? You’ll have another chance to learn about the BIGGEST breakthroughs at Best of ASCO 2025 in Minneapolis, July 11-12! Join us in person or online for a deep dive into the latest updates.
Reserve your hotel & register by June 4: brnw.ch/21wSLgM
Reserve your hotel & register by June 4: brnw.ch/21wSLgM
Highly recommend this extensive resource in learning more about implementation of AI in #MedEd - Thanks @aamctoday.bsky.social
This new peer-reviewed collection from @aamctoday.bsky.social includes freely accessible tools to help effectively integrate AI into educational environments.
www.aamc.org/about-us/mis...
www.aamc.org/about-us/mis...
Advancing AI Across Academic Medicine Resource Collection
This collection of practical resources aims to foster innovation and collaboration and advance AI integration across academic medicine.
www.aamc.org
April 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Highly recommend this extensive resource in learning more about implementation of AI in #MedEd - Thanks @aamctoday.bsky.social
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During this #GlobalVolunteerMonth & #NationalVolunteerWeek, our CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis expresses a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all of our many volunteers for their time, energy, thought leadership, & expertise. Thank YOU for your service to ASCO!
April 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
During this #GlobalVolunteerMonth & #NationalVolunteerWeek, our CEO Dr. Clifford Hudis expresses a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all of our many volunteers for their time, energy, thought leadership, & expertise. Thank YOU for your service to ASCO!
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We are committed to supporting #CancerCare providers and patients who may be affected by public health issues. A listing of measles and vaccination resources can be found on our website and will continue to be updated: asco.org/news-initiat...
March 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We are committed to supporting #CancerCare providers and patients who may be affected by public health issues. A listing of measles and vaccination resources can be found on our website and will continue to be updated: asco.org/news-initiat...
Congrats to Dr. Rathmell on wining the ACS 2025 Medal of honor- so deserving!
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ACS Awards Dr. W. Kimryn Rathmell the 2025 Medal of Honor
Dr. Rathmell is a renowned kidney cancer expert with numerous achievements in translational research and treatment of complex and hereditary kidney cancers; most recently, she served as the 17th Direc...
ascopost.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Congrats to Dr. Rathmell on wining the ACS 2025 Medal of honor- so deserving!
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ascopost.com/news/march-2...
@ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting is shaping up to be a great meeting- thanks to all our volunteers for their hard work bringing the scientific program together. Great seeing you at Headquarters this week!
Another amazing convening today @ASCO in Virginia with my fantastic colleagues from across top national academic programs and Australia. I’m so fortunate to be part of this brilliant group of oncologic scientists @drjunejd.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
@ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting is shaping up to be a great meeting- thanks to all our volunteers for their hard work bringing the scientific program together. Great seeing you at Headquarters this week!
Great opportunity - ASCO is looking for a new editor-in-chief for the Ed Book
Want to shape the future of oncology news & education? The ASCO #EdBook is seeking an Editor-in-Chief to lead our team. Apply now and make a difference: brnw.ch/21wRfD8
#oncsky
#oncsky
March 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Great opportunity - ASCO is looking for a new editor-in-chief for the Ed Book
So great seeing everyone at @ascocancer.bsky.social this week for #ASCOLDP. What a great group!
Strategic thinking in oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social Leadership Development Program #ASCOLDP this week. Leadership skills on communication, stakeholder management, and planning.
March 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
So great seeing everyone at @ascocancer.bsky.social this week for #ASCOLDP. What a great group!
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Strategic thinking in oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social Leadership Development Program #ASCOLDP this week. Leadership skills on communication, stakeholder management, and planning.
March 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Strategic thinking in oncology @ascocancer.bsky.social Leadership Development Program #ASCOLDP this week. Leadership skills on communication, stakeholder management, and planning.
Reposted by Julia Close, MD
🚨Great news ‼️
The 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Care Symposium abstract submission site will open in April!
❌Mark abstract deadline June 10th, 2025
📆When considering your #ASCO25 schedule don't forget to plan your quality care innovations & solutions submission for our fall meeting!!
The 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Care Symposium abstract submission site will open in April!
❌Mark abstract deadline June 10th, 2025
📆When considering your #ASCO25 schedule don't forget to plan your quality care innovations & solutions submission for our fall meeting!!
February 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🚨Great news ‼️
The 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Care Symposium abstract submission site will open in April!
❌Mark abstract deadline June 10th, 2025
📆When considering your #ASCO25 schedule don't forget to plan your quality care innovations & solutions submission for our fall meeting!!
The 2025 @ascocancer.bsky.social Quality Care Symposium abstract submission site will open in April!
❌Mark abstract deadline June 10th, 2025
📆When considering your #ASCO25 schedule don't forget to plan your quality care innovations & solutions submission for our fall meeting!!
The future of UF GME is very bright with @drmmurphy.bsky.social! So proud and happy for you for all the things you have done and have yet to accomplish.
What’s your #MeaningInMedicine?
Mine lies in shaping the next generation of MDs—mentoring them as they discover their own purpose in medicine & preparing them to meet the evolving needs of our profession. And it always remains in the privilege of caring for patients & their families. #ACGME2025
Mine lies in shaping the next generation of MDs—mentoring them as they discover their own purpose in medicine & preparing them to meet the evolving needs of our profession. And it always remains in the privilege of caring for patients & their families. #ACGME2025
February 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
The future of UF GME is very bright with @drmmurphy.bsky.social! So proud and happy for you for all the things you have done and have yet to accomplish.
My mom is a 25+ year breast cancer survivor. And my hero. Today was our annual mom-ograms and margaritas. Thanks to screening my mom was diagnosed early!
February 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
My mom is a 25+ year breast cancer survivor. And my hero. Today was our annual mom-ograms and margaritas. Thanks to screening my mom was diagnosed early!
Congratulations to all those who have earner FASCO! Thanks for your service.
Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellows of ASCO (FASCO) distinction last quarter! We are grateful for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO.
Learn More: brnw.ch/21wQwer
Learn More: brnw.ch/21wQwer
February 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations to all those who have earner FASCO! Thanks for your service.
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CtDNA blood test may help plan treatment and predict prognosis for patients with stage III #ColonCancer. Read a plain language summary of the research from #GI25
ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium - Research Summaries for Patients
Visit this page during the meeting to find patient-friendly summaries of highlighted research.
society.asco.org
January 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM
CtDNA blood test may help plan treatment and predict prognosis for patients with stage III #ColonCancer. Read a plain language summary of the research from #GI25
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New from#GI25 #ASCOEdBook: Cell-based therapies in GI cancers are promising. However, maintaining activity in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment must be addressed. brnw.ch/21wQfqx
January 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
New from#GI25 #ASCOEdBook: Cell-based therapies in GI cancers are promising. However, maintaining activity in the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment must be addressed. brnw.ch/21wQfqx
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Well attended #GI25 poster walk led by Vaibhav Sahai, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer. Dr Sahai is co-chair of the @bigtencrc.bsky.social GI Clinical Trial Working Group.
January 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Well attended #GI25 poster walk led by Vaibhav Sahai, MD, MS, of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer. Dr Sahai is co-chair of the @bigtencrc.bsky.social GI Clinical Trial Working Group.
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NEW #ASCOEdBook #GI25 article just published: Cell-Based Therapies in GI Cancers: Current Landscape and Future Directions ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
Cell-Based Therapies in GI Cancers: Current Landscape and Future Directions
Cell-based therapies have become integral to the routine clinical management of hematologic
malignancies. Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy has demonstrated efficacy
in immunogenic solid tum...
ascopubs.org
January 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
NEW #ASCOEdBook #GI25 article just published: Cell-Based Therapies in GI Cancers: Current Landscape and Future Directions ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
Way back when I was an intern Dr. Lakshmi Balasubranian was one of my favorite residents. So exciting to see her on the podium at ASCO #GI25 today speaking on patient centered management
January 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Way back when I was an intern Dr. Lakshmi Balasubranian was one of my favorite residents. So exciting to see her on the podium at ASCO #GI25 today speaking on patient centered management
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Announcing the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Featured Voices! Follow along for a range of expert insights and join the conversation using the official hashtag: #GI25
Not yet registered? There’s still time to join us in person or online at brnw.ch/21wQ9bK
Not yet registered? There’s still time to join us in person or online at brnw.ch/21wQ9bK
January 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Announcing the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium Featured Voices! Follow along for a range of expert insights and join the conversation using the official hashtag: #GI25
Not yet registered? There’s still time to join us in person or online at brnw.ch/21wQ9bK
Not yet registered? There’s still time to join us in person or online at brnw.ch/21wQ9bK
Reposted by Julia Close, MD
Just published! New ASCO Guideline Update: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed, Advanced Ovarian Cancer: ASCO Guideline Update ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
#JCO #JCOJournals #Guidelines
#JCO #JCOJournals #Guidelines
Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed, Advanced Ovarian Cancer: ASCO Guideline Update
ASCO Guidelines provide recommendations with comprehensive review and analyses of
the relevant literature for each recommendation, following the guideline development
process as outlined in the ASCO G...
ascopubs.org
January 23, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Just published! New ASCO Guideline Update: Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Newly Diagnosed, Advanced Ovarian Cancer: ASCO Guideline Update ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
#JCO #JCOJournals #Guidelines
#JCO #JCOJournals #Guidelines
Excited to be at my first #GI25. Going to be a great meeting.
January 23, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Excited to be at my first #GI25. Going to be a great meeting.
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Important series on #FinancialToxicity from #JCOOP: Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care: Where Are We, and How Did We Get Here? Introduction to a Special Series ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...
ASCO Publications
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January 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Important series on #FinancialToxicity from #JCOOP: Financial Toxicity in Cancer Care: Where Are We, and How Did We Get Here? Introduction to a Special Series ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/...