News At The University of Kansas Cancer Center

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

News

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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Labor Day Holiday Hours

In recognition of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, some of The University of Kansas Cancer Center offices will have modified hours on Monday, September 4.

Aug 31, 2023

Announcements, Our Cancer Center

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Experts call for standardized acute myeloid leukemia classification systems

The opinion piece was authored by leading international experts in the field of hematology, including Tara Lin, MD, professor in the Department of Hematologic Malignancies and Cellular Therapeutics at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Aug 18, 2023

Cancer, Leukemia

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Researchers get $2.8 million grant to explore use of CAR T cell therapy in brain cancer

The grant from the National Cancer Institute will help researchers overcome challenges in using engineered T cells to treat glioblastoma.

Aug 18, 2023

Cancer, Grants and Funding, Immunotherapy, Brain Cancer

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Taylor Awarded Grant for Bladder Cancer Research

The $300,000 grant will fund efforts to explore the finding that people with Down Syndrome are less likely to develop and die from solid tumors.

Jul 13, 2023

Cancer, Grants and Funding, Bladder Cancer

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Breast Surgical Oncologist Jamie Wagner, DO, Brings Specialized Expertise to Olathe Health Cancer Center

Jamie Wagner, DO, a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, brings her specialized expertise to Olathe Health Cancer Center. She offers a multidisciplinary breast clinic that provides comprehensive care to patients with breast cancer.

Jul 12, 2023

Announcements, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer

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Studies examine cancer’s effect on work and finances

In the United States, cancer is among the most expensive medical conditions to treat. National costs for cancer care were estimated to be $190.2 billion in 2015.

Jul 10, 2023

Cancer, Friends Family and Caregivers, Research & Innovation

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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

Labor Day Holiday Hours

Experts call for standardized acute myeloid leukemia classification systems

Researchers get $2.8 million grant to explore use of CAR T cell therapy in brain cancer

Taylor Awarded Grant for Bladder Cancer Research

Breast Surgical Oncologist Jamie Wagner, DO, Brings Specialized Expertise to Olathe Health Cancer Center

Studies examine cancer’s effect on work and finances

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