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2025 IGCT/III Summer Student Showcase
Full text linkAugust 04, 2025
MD Anderson Summer Studentshttps://openworks.mdanderson.org/igct_seminars/1024/thumbnail.jp
Truck Welcome Sign, with changing seasons, 2025, detail
No full textArtist(s): John Powaserys, Jr.
Materials: Wooden shipping pallethttps://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1011/thumbnail.jp
Sunset Coast, yarn work close-up
No full textArtist: Leni Mathews
Materials: Wood, cardboard, leftover yarn, paint, gluehttps://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1006/thumbnail.jp
Rock\u27n Research, 2025, pick-ups
No full textArtist(s): Andrew Burkhardt
Materials: Found wood and spare guitar parts
This is a fender style guitar with all reclaimed/ recycled wood and parts. The top, neck, finger board and head are composed from wood I harvested from oak trees removed to support the construction of the new South Campus Research Building 5 (SCRB5). The building is currently under construction at the corner of Old Spanish Trail and Bertner Ave, thank you Vaughn Construction for helping me claim the wood. The back of the guitar is poplar wood from a discarded piano I found on the side of the road.
HUGE thank you goes out to South Paw Guitars (https://southpawguitars.com/) and Rockin’ Robin Guitars and Music (https://www.rockinrobinguitars.com/) and guitar luthier Clarence for their amazing support in providing all the hardware for this build. All parts are recycled from other guitars and are functional.
Though this should not be considered a new guitar is it very much playable and if someone likes to play they will enjoy this piece. It is also an awesome display piece to connect one to the amazing mission here at MD Anderson – Making Cancer History!https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1111/thumbnail.jp
Our Royal Zoo The Earth, 2025, walrus
No full textArtist(s): Lauren Smith
Materials: Aluminum cans, cardboard, metal, fabric
The idea of Our Royal Zoo can be a powerful metaphor for the moral imperative to protect Earth\u27s ecosystems and their inhabitants. It underscores the interconnectedness of all living things and the need for responsible stewardship. This project was made from old Amazon boxes that I used to draw and make the cardboard animal cut outs. Each royal on this life-raft is uniquely adorned with leftover fabric from small bags that my tea leaves came in or the end roles of special occasion wrapping paper or gift bags that could not be used. The raft is made from recycled coke zero cans and old National Geographic covers since it is one of the only publications widely subscribed to that covers matters related to our ecosystem and broadens awareness. The flowers by which the raft is buoyed are made from crumbled tissue paper. The jewels that adorn both the elephant and sealion are from old recycled metal earrings that had broken and a unique ribbon that came with a gift of spices I\u27d received from a loved one who visited India.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1083/thumbnail.jp
The Heart of Nursing, 2025, detail
No full textArtist(s): Lydia Coleman
Materials: Cardboard, plastics, nursing supplies
Gathered nursing supplies that were left by discharged patients, patient passed away and family did not want O2 carrier, and cardboard boxes on the unit from water cases during ice storm ride-out teams.https://openworks.mdanderson.org/recycledart2025/1050/thumbnail.jp
From Imaging to Impact: A Multi-Disciplinary T32 Program Framework and Initial Insights for Training in Image-Guided Cancer Therapy
Full text linkAs multi-disciplinary image-guided assessment and therapies become increasingly important for precision oncology, the need for comprehensive training opportunities that effectively prepare the next generation of clinician-scientists and scientists is evident. We present an innovative, evidence-based research training framework that integrates the following critical features: 1) intentional and personalized mentoring and career development, 2) immersive research in image-guided cancer therapy, 3) strategic mentored clinical exposure, 4) structured didactic learning and professional development opportunities, and 5) mentored grant writing. Designed to foster scientific rigor, translational thinking, and multi-disciplinary collaboration, the Image-Guided Cancer Therapy T32 Training Program (IGCT-T32) aims to prepare postdoctoral fellows from MD, MD/PhD, and PhD backgrounds for successful careers in image-guided cancer therapy research. Additionally, we describe programmatic enhancements driven by trainee feedback, including improved flexibility and customization of training plans, and the establishment of an open-access educational repository, enabling on-demand access to didactic learning materials. Through this repository, IGCT-T32 can broadly disseminate educational resources, allowing learners and educators beyond the program to integrate these critical resources into their own training in image-guided cancer therapy.
Preliminary data from the initial program trainee cohort (n=3) indicates strong research productivity, with trainees averaging 3.2 presentations and 1.8 invited talks per year in training. When compared with non-T32 peers, IGCT-T32 trainees published substantially more first and co-authored peer-reviewed manuscripts, averaging 1.6 vs. 0.36 first authored manuscripts per trainee for each year in training and 6.0 vs. 0.26 co-authored manuscripts per trainee for each year in training, respectively. IGCT-T32 fellows published 77.1% of their peer-reviewed manuscripts in top quartile journals in their fields compared with only 55.6% of manuscripts from their non-T32 peers. Further, IGCT-T32 trainees were ~10% more likely to utilize preprints (such MedRxiv) for early dissemination of research. Together, these data provide promising early indicators of the effectiveness of the IGCT-T32 training program and its design.
We offer here a descriptive framework for the development of training curricula in image-guided cancer therapy that could be adapted for other sites and stakeholders. While preliminary insights into program effectiveness are promising, continued evaluation and longitudinal data are needed with additional trainees to fully access its impact and generalizability
Exploring Patient Perspectives on the Availability and Demand for Patient-Friendly Resources in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Full text linkIntroduction: The growing emphasis on patient-centered care, along with the rise of open-access publications and online platforms, has increased patient demand for education about their medical conditions. In this context, patient-friendly language summaries of fundamental cancer clinical trials may be valuable resources for patients to learn more about their disease and treatment options.
Methods: We surveyed patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to assess the availability and need for easy-to-understand resources related to treatment decision-making and side effect profiles. Patients were also provided an example patient-friendly language summary and asked for feedback.
Results: One hundred fourteen patients responded to the survey; most were female (85.1%) with a median age of 60 years. Most were treated at academic medical centers (57.9%) and had stage 4 disease (74.6%) at the time of the survey. At diagnosis, 94.7% searched online for information, and only 24.6% reported receiving patient-friendly resources with information from their oncology provider. While most participants (92.1%) reported that their oncology provider explained the treatment regimen in an understandable way, only 51.8% recalled receiving an explanation of the data supporting the treatment plan selection. Additionally, only 66.7% remembered discussing the management of potential toxicities. Nearly all respondents (94.7%) found the patient-friendly language summary helpful, with 91.2% noting it enhanced their understanding of the treatment goal and 88.6% reporting improved retention of the most common potential side effects.
Conclusions: Most patients with lung cancer reported a lack of patient-friendly resources. Most patients, caregivers, and family members utilized online resources to learn more about their disease and treatments at the time of diagnosis. Most participants reported interest in having their oncology provider explaining the data supporting the recommended treatment plan. Patient-friendly language summaries of fundamental cancer clinical trials could effectively address this need, as demonstrated by the positive patient feedback in this study. Larger prospective studies are needed to validate these findings
The Impact of Fellowship Training on Peer-Reviewed Publication Productivity in Academic Anesthesiologists as Evaluated by the h-Index
Full text linkBackground: The effect of anesthesiology fellowships on scholarly contributions has been minimally studied. In this study we analyzed differences in h-index between fellowship-trained and non–fellowship-trained anesthesiologists, as well as by type of fellowship, academic rank, and years in practice.
Methods: All anesthesiologists on staff between September 1, 2021, and August 31, 2022, were included in this study. The variables collected were fellowship training status, h-index, total number of publications, years in practice, academic rank, and years at the institution. For analysis, the anesthesiologists were divided into 2 groups: those with fellowship training and those without.
Results: Among 78 anesthesiologists, 40 were not fellowship-trained and 38 were, with 10 types of anesthesiology fellowships identified. The h-index and number of publications did not differ between fellowship-trained and non–fellowship-trained anesthesiologists, and the number of publications per years in practice did not differ by fellowship type. The number of publications per years in practice was higher in the fellowship-trained group than in the non–fellowship-trained group (1.2 ± 1.1 vs. 0.71 ± 0.6; P = .04), as was the number of publications per years in practice at our institution (1.5 ± 1.1 compared with 0.9 ± 0.9; P = .0093).
Conclusion: Fellowship training among academic anesthesiologists was not associated with a difference in h-index. However, fellowship training was associated with a higher number of publications per years in practice. Further research could elucidate the usefulness of h-index to support career development and contributions of anesthesiologists in academia
Post-Discharge Telephone Intervention with a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Patients
Full text linkBackground: Oncology patients are a vulnerable population with medication-related problems spanning across care settings. Gastrointestinal medical oncology (GIMO) patients often have unique medication challenges due to extensive treatment history. High-quality medication reconciliation aids in preventing medication discrepancies and potential adverse events during transitions of care. We conducted a pilot post-hospital discharge intervention with clinical pharmacy specialists for GIMO patients. Objective: The primary objective was to identify the frequency of medication discrepancies. Methods: GIMO patients discharged from our hospital were identified and called within 7 days of discharge. Clinical pharmacy specialist telephone encounters occurred between December 2021 and February 2022. Results: A total of 100 patients were included. The median age was 64 years, and the median time for the telephone call was approximately 30 minutes. At least one medication discrepancy was identified in 41% of telephone calls. Reasons for discrepancies included patients taking medications not as prescribed or not prescribed at all, continuing medications that were discontinued, duplicating therapy, or not taking prescribed medications until visiting their outpatient primary team. Safety events due to hospital discharge errors were reported in 14% of cases, including duplicate therapy prescribed, missing or incorrect prescription information, or counseling not reinforced. Discussion: Our telephone intervention quickly resolved medication-related issues and provided additional education for patients. High-quality, step-by-step medication review is needed following hospitalizations to reduce medication safety events in GIMO patients