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The Trainee Associate Membership (TAM) Program supports the next generation of cancer researchers through pilot grants, travel awards, and career development opportunities. This year, nine trainees were recognized for their innovative research spanning leukemia, lung cancer, glioblastoma, and more.
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is advancing cancer prevention through research, education, and community outreach. The Office of Community Outreach & Engagement works to connect communities with prevention strategies, while researchers like Dr. Amanda Jackson are studying new ways to reduce cancer risk.
In recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is advancing cancer prevention through research, education, and community outreach. The Office of Community Outreach & Engagement works to connect communities with prevention strategies, while researchers like Amanda Jackson, MD are studying new ways to reduce cancer risk. Learn how these efforts are making a difference.
The Oncology Primary Care Clinic at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is improving survivorship care by strengthening collaboration between oncologists and primary care providers, tracking patient outcomes, and identifying new ways to support long-term health.
In 2024, the COE team participated in 47 community events, connecting nearly 2,700 people with cancer prevention education, screenings, and resources.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, yet barriers to screening still exist. Dr. Leeya Pinder’s research aims to expand access through self-collection HPV testing and mobile screening programs, helping more people get the care they need.
Learn how the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is advancing cervical cancer prevention through innovative research, including Dr. Leeya F. Pinder’s SHIP Trial, which explores self-collection kits for HPV testing to improve screening accessibility and early detection.
The Cancer Center supports innovative research through the Fall Pilot Project Award Program, providing crucial funding to our faculty investigators. This past round, eight researchers received awards to advance bold ideas in cancer research, fostering collaboration, novel approaches, and future breakthroughs.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, with over 234,000 new cases expected this year. Our researchers are advancing innovative treatments like immunotherapy and exploring disparities in care to improve outcomes, while community programs focus on early detection and prevention efforts.
The Cancer Center recently hosted the Healthy Together: Cancer Community Stakeholder Retreat, where 60 community leaders gathered to address cancer challenges in our region.
Learn how the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is increasing breast cancer awareness and screenings in our community through outreach events and educational initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of breast cancer.
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The COE team attended Cancer Awareness Day in Avondale, facilitating cancer education, screenings, and vital community resources. Over 200 cancer prevention educational interactions and 25 prostate screenings were delivered.
The Cancer Research Scholars Program (CRSP), our undergraduate student cancer-focused summer program, along with the Office of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) partnered with the Hamilton County 513Relief Bus, an initiative that provides health screenings and social services to residents.
Dr. Rob Van Haren attended the Senior Health Conference in Avondale, hosted by the Coalition for Health Justice. He discussed the risk factors, signs and symptoms, and recommended screening for lung cancer.
This innovative program alternated between playing basketball and learning science to prove when physical activity was combined with education children stayed engaged and absorbed more information versus traditional classroom learning.
This past August, at Cancer Con, the primary conference for members of the adolescent and young adult (AYA) community, Dr. Alique Topalian gave a presentation on "Becoming Research Ready" to highlight the vital aspects of research.
Cancer Awareness months are a time to recognize specific cancers, offer educational resources, and review relevant data and discoveries that impact each. Through education and research-informed care, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center aims to reduce suffering and mortality associated with cancer in our community and beyond.
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