News At The University of Kansas Cancer Center

KU Cancer Center Researcher Secures $1.4M Grant to Develop Peptide Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Grant will fund Dr. Benyi Li’s research targeting treatment resistance in prostate cancer.

Mar 25, 2024

Cancer, Grants and Funding, Prostate Cancer

Prateek Sharma Named President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy upholds the highest standards for gastrointestinal endoscopic practice and fosters research to encourage continuous innovation.

Mar 18, 2024

Cancer, Accolades & Awards

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Researchers Look at Ways to Target Early Breast Cancer Progression

U.S. Department of Defense grant funds effort to personalize treatment for people with ductal carcinoma in situ.

Feb 22, 2024

Cancer, Grants and Funding, Breast Cancer

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Bret Freudenthal Receives Emerging Leader Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research

The program supports innovative cancer research conducted by the next generation of leaders. Grants are awarded to outstanding early career investigators to support high-impact, high-risk projects that are distinct from their current research portfolio.

Jan 18, 2024

Cancer, Accolades & Awards

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center's offices will have modified hours on Monday, January 15.

Jan 02, 2024

Announcements, Our Cancer Center

News

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s offices will have modified hours on Monday, December 25, and Monday, January 1.

Dec 15, 2023

Announcements, Our Cancer Center

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Klemp Named to CDC Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer

The Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women exists to help the CDC develop evidence-based approaches to advance understanding and awareness of breast cancer among young women through prevention research, public and health professional education and awareness activities and emerging prevention strategies.

Nov 29, 2023

Cancer, Accolades & Awards, Breast Cancer

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KU Cancer Center Recognizes Director's and Pilot Award Recipients at Research Week

The University of Kansas Cancer Center announced its 2023 recipients of the Director’s Awards, which honors individuals who have made noteworthy contributions to the cancer center’s mission, Pilot Awards, which funds promising research undertaken by...

Nov 07, 2023

Accolades & Awards, Cancer, Grants and Funding

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KU Cancer Center receives $2.4 million grant to foster the next generation of translational scientists

The NCI’s Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology K12 award is an institutional training grant that supports the training and career development of clinical and translational researchers.

Oct 23, 2023

Accolades & Awards, Grants and Funding, Cancer

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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s offices will have modified hours on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24.

Oct 18, 2023

Announcements, Our Cancer Center

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Interim Associate Director for Cancer Workforce Equity Named

Simon Craddock Lee, PhD, MPH, chair and Sosland Family Professor in Preventive Medicine in the Department of Population Health, has been named interim associate director for Cancer Workforce Equity at The University of Kansas Cancer Center

Oct 10, 2023

Cancer, Announcements, Health Disparities

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Cardio-Oncology Program Receives International Designation

The cardio-oncology program at The University of Kansas Cancer Center has received the Gold Status Center of Excellence designation from The International Cardio-Oncology Society. Cardio-oncology refers to a combination of heart care and cancer care...

Sep 27, 2023

Accolades & Awards, Our Cancer Center, Cardio Oncology

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NCORP Team Recognized for Clinical Trial Accruals

Of the 14 NCORP designated minority/underserved community sites, the KU Cancer Center-MCA team is one of only two such sites to receive a Platinum Certificate of Excellence.

Sep 25, 2023

Cancer, Clinical Trials

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Researchers receive $11.5 million grant to address health disparities through implementation science

Team seeks to improve real-world uptake of latest research evidence.

Sep 14, 2023

Cancer, Grants and Funding, Cancer & Public Health

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Researchers Awarded Grant to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment in Kenya

With the aid of a new grant from the NCI, researchers will see if they can boost cervical cancer screening and treatment follow-up using a novel web-based tool.

Aug 31, 2023

Cancer, Grants and Funding, Cervical Cancer

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KU Cancer Center Researcher Secures $1.4M Grant to Develop Peptide Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Prateek Sharma Named President of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Researchers Look at Ways to Target Early Breast Cancer Progression

Bret Freudenthal Receives Emerging Leader Award from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Hours

Christmas and New Year’s Holiday Hours

Klemp Named to CDC Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer

KU Cancer Center Recognizes Director's and Pilot Award Recipients at Research Week

KU Cancer Center receives $2.4 million grant to foster the next generation of translational scientists

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Interim Associate Director for Cancer Workforce Equity Named

Cardio-Oncology Program Receives International Designation

NCORP Team Recognized for Clinical Trial Accruals

Researchers receive $11.5 million grant to address health disparities through implementation science

Researchers Awarded Grant to Improve Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment in Kenya

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