The University of Illinois Cancer Center extends its sincere gratitude to all who volunteered, contributed and participated in these efforts to help reduce the burden of breast cancer in our communities for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Read more here: bit.ly/4p0U8p4

Join us, Elevated Survivorship and Patient Advocate Foundation for a workshop about how to create an advocacy agenda on Saturday, November 15th, from 10 a.m. – Noon, at South Side Help Center, 10420 S. Halsted Street. There is also an option to participate virtually. RSVP here: bit.ly/47T14gW

Congratulations to our Cancer Center trainee awardees at the @uicpharmacy.bsky.social 16th Annual Research Day, featuring nearly 80 trainee posters and a keynote highlighting cutting-edge research. #CancerResearch See the winners: bit.ly/4nJ83z3

November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth! Catch WVON 1690’s "Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason" featuring Ameen Salahudeen, MD, PhD, a @uihealth.bsky.social oncologist, and Paola Torres, MPH, a Senior Research Specialist, discussing the BREATHE project. Listen here: bit.ly/4p1vFjJ

The @bigtencrc.bsky.social podcast Bridging the Gap, co-hosted by Ryan Nguyen, DO and Coral Omene, MD, PhD, just dropped a new episode! Tune in to “A Conversation with Dr. Jerome Adams,” former U.S. Surgeon General. bit.ly/43bVm8B #CancerResearch

Join us tonight at the UIC Men's Basketball game. We will be sharing information on lung health because November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. Spin the wheel and answer questions about lung health to win a prize!

Join us November 13, for the ASSETS Series: Structural Solutions to Clinical Research Excellence. Explore how to collaborate and boost clinical trial participation in underrepresented populations. Register: bit.ly/42XNxmF

Join us November 18, for a virtual discussion on how Illinois’ leading academic cancer centers are driving innovation in tobacco control and lung health. Featuring Frank Weinberg, MD, PhD, of @uihealth.bsky.social. #LungHealth #LungCancerAwarenessMonth Register: bit.ly/47AWQdN

Meet Madisen Humphrey, a 2025 @americancancersoc.bsky.social Center for Innovation in Cancer Research Training (CICRT) intern at the Cancer Center! #CancerResearch #CanSky Read more: bit.ly/4ole724

Meet Marlin Salgado and her younger brother William Cardona. William, the youngest of their seven siblings, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. Watch and listen to their story of his care at UI Health. November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth. @bigtencrc.bsky.social

November is #LungCancerAwareness Month! Don’t miss WVON 1690’s “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason” this Sunday, November 2, featuring UI Health oncologist Ameen Salahudeen, MD, PhD, and Paola Torres, MPH, from the Cancer Center. Listen here: bit.ly/4p1vFjJ

New discovery from UIC and Cancer Center researchers! Aging may be driven by declining levels of platelet factor 4 — and adding PF4 to old blood cells reversed signs of aging. This could lead to therapies for age-related blood/immune disorders. More here: bit.ly/4oF58Z3 #CanSky #CancerResearch

Congrats to trainee Chih-Jia Chao, fifth-year PhD student at @uicpharmacy.bsky.social, on keynoting the 2025 Cancer Center Trainee Symposium at @uwhealth.bsky.social Carbone Cancer Center. She shared her research and highlighted UIC's impact in #cancerresearch and education. bit.ly/471Vvhf

The Cancer Center has named William Chadwick, DO, as the 2025–2026 Richard B. Warnecke, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow! Chadwick will receive $15K to advance his work on improving outcome prediction in uveal melanoma, a rare but deadly eye cancer. More here: bit.ly/3Jag0PG #CanSky

Join us for a Survivorship and Awareness Luncheon with wellness vendors, health education and cancer support. When: October 28, from 11 – 1:30 p.m. Where: Red Shield Center, 945 W. 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Register: t.co/uu0h1DlFRf #BreastCancer #LiverCancer

Join us October 28, 5:15 p.m. at the Auburn Gresham Healthy Lifestyle Hub for a Breast Health and Wellness Event with Bears Care! Learn about hereditary cancer risk, get screenings and connect to care. Register here: bit.ly/4nkCSd6

Spin for a Cause with VK Gadi, MD, PhD, Deputy Director at the CancerCenter and oncologist at UI Health! This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, ride with us to fight breast and ovarian cancers — 2 of the top causes of cancer deaths in women. Join us: t.co/scWNmRIkRX

Surgical oncologist Aslam Ejaz, MD, MPH, has been named co-leader of the Translational Oncology (TO) Research Program at the Cancer Center. Ejaz is Chief of Surgical Oncology at UI Health, specializing in #GICancers. Read more: bit.ly/4hjxyW2

Meet Pamela Thomas-Hall, a #BreastCancerSurvivor who joined a #ClinicalTrial after being diagnosed on her birthday in 2022. Grateful for her team at UI Health and a personalized plan, she completed treatment in November 2023. Read her story here: bit.ly/4qlBvh2

UNBOUNDED WINNERS, a Chicago-founded brand, launches the Power in Pink Collection for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 💖 90% of proceeds through October go to the Cancer Center to support patients, families and research. Shop and support: t.co/y0Ab4Up3VN

A'Lester Allen, PhD, a postdoc in the @uicpharmacy.bsky.social and Cancer Center trainee, just became the first UIC postdoc to earn the prestigious @bwfund.bsky.social Career Award at the Scientific Interface! Read more: bit.ly/3WzBnwO #CancerResearch

Spin for a Cause with VK Gadi, MD, PhD, Deputy Director at the Cancer Center and oncologist at UI Health! This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, ride with us to fight breast and ovarian cancers — 2 of the top causes of cancer deaths in women. Join us: bit.ly/4mYeKwV

Meet Alexandra Bernadac, a 2025 CHESS participant at the University of Illinois Cancer Center! She presented her research on EB3’s role in ARDS at our summer symposium. 🔬 #CancerResearch Read more here: bit.ly/4nLqUKU

The 2025 Dr. Tapas Das Gupta Cancer Research Symposium honored the late Dr. Das Gupta and explored the theme “Cancer Health Equity from Previvor to Survivor.” Missed it? Catch the highlights: bit.ly/4nAmqGG #CancerResearch #HealthEquity

Join us for a Survivorship and Awareness Luncheon with wellness vendors, health education and cancer support. When: October 28, from 11 – 1:30 p.m. Where: Red Shield Center, 945 W. 69th Street, Chicago, IL 60621 Register: bit.ly/4nC9ZtW #BreastCancer #LiverCancer

Cancer Center member Frank Weinberg, MD, PhD, #lungcancer specialist, marathoner and triathlete—is featured in @medscape.com's spotlight on physician athletes. Next up: his third Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2025. What’s after 26.2 miles? Read more here: bit.ly/46EBxJl

Spin for a Cause with VK Gadi, MD, PhD, Deputy Director at the Cancer Center and oncologist at UI Health! This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, ride with us to fight breast and ovarian cancers — 2 of the top causes of cancer deaths in women. Join us: bit.ly/4mYeKwV

UNBOUNDED WINNERS, a Chicago-founded brand, launches the Power in Pink Collection for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 💖 90% of proceeds through October go to @uicancercenter.bsky.social to support patients, families and research. Shop and support: bit.ly/4nZdhY5

You can still listen to WVON 1690 AM's “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason”. Ryan Nguyen, DO, and Karriem Watson, DHSc, MS, MPH, discussed breast cancer research and the I-CHER Center during the show. October is #BreastCancerAwareness Month 💗 bit.ly/488xvdn

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and we invite you to pre-register for a Breast Cancer Screening Day on October 8. Please call 312-610-0463 to pre-register. Screening time and location will be confirmed upon registration. More information here: bit.ly/46aiVka

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Tune in to WVON 1690 AM’s "Dr. in the House w/ Dr. Terry Mason" on, Sunday, October 5 at 10 a.m. Guest: Ryan Nguyen, DO Topic: Breast cancer research and the I-CHER Center project. bit.ly/488xvdn

Congrats to Cancer Center member Wonhwa Cho, PhD, on receiving the @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 2026 BPS Award in the Biophysics of Health and Disease! Cho is honored for his groundbreaking work on lipid-protein interactions, key to lipid-targeted drug discovery. bit.ly/3WgF36s

UNBOUNDED WINNERS, a Chicago-founded brand, launches the Power in Pink Collection for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 💖 90% of proceeds through October go to @uicancercenter.bsky.social to support patients, families and research. Shop and support: bit.ly/4nZdhY5

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and we invite you to pre-register for a Breast Cancer Screening Day on October 8. Please call 312-610-0463 to pre-register. Screening time and location will be confirmed upon registration. More information here: bit.ly/46aiVka

Join us Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 9–11:30 a.m. at Humboldt Park Health Wellness Center for a FREE #clinicaltrials event! Learn how to partner with FQHCs and safety net hospitals to boost trial participation among underrepresented groups. Register here: bit.ly/42XNxmF

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers, including some Cancer Center members, researchers found that anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 plays a key role in preventing lung inflammation and diseases like pulmonary fibrosis. #CancerResearch bit.ly/46pmvqI

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers are exploring how where we live, work and play impacts cancer risk—focusing on early-onset cancers in Latinos. -Seeking Latino participants (18–35) from Mile Square clinics -Up to $190 + parking #CancerResearch More here: bit.ly/4pJE7oT

Meet the speakers for the 2025 Dr. Tapas Das Gupta Cancer Research Symposium — Friday, Oct. 3! -Phyllis L. Rodgers (Peer Plus) -Dr. Callisia Clarke (MCW) -Dr. Christina Bailey (Vanderbilt) -Dr. Andrew Hung (Cedars-Sinai) Register here: bit.ly/4pHzlrU #CancerResearch #CanSky

We hosted another “Tea Time Conversations,” giving early-stage investigators a chance to connect with leadership, explore career paths and share what they need to thrive. #CancerResearch #Mentorship Read more here: bit.ly/4gzTEmU

Special thanks to Chris Draft for joining the #BigTenCRCSummit! From painting ribbons and carrying bins to delivering an inspiring talk. We are grateful he shared the powerful message of Team Draft & the Chris Draft Family Foundation with us. #tacklingcancer #collaborationcures

Huge thanks to everyone who made our 2nd annual 5K Walk/Run a success! With 360 supporters, we’ve raised nearly $46,000 to improve cancer health outcomes — and there’s still time to give! Donate through Friday! bit.ly/4nGpoZL #CancerResearch #Fundraiser

October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and we invite you to pre-register for a Breast Cancer Screening Day on October 8. Please call 312-610-0463 to pre-register. Screening time and location will be confirmed upon registration. More information here: bit.ly/46aiVka

We're one day away from our second annual University of Illinois Cancer Center 5K Walk/Run! We hope to see you there. #Chicago5K #CancerWalk #CancerRun You can still donate here: bit.ly/3HeGj5Z

Meet Rachel Mei, a 2025 CHESS student, who presented research on anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy using confocal and lightsheet microscopy—guided by Steve Seung-Young Lee, PhD, and PhD student Eli Abi Khalil, of @uicpharmacy.bsky.social. #CancerResearch #CanSky Read more here: bit.ly/42wvJPi

This summer, we joined 40+ local and government agencies at Mobile City Hall, hosted by Chicago City Clerk Anna M. Valencia’s office, to share #cancerresearch and raise awareness of health disparities. We tabled six events—and the series runs through Sept 20! Read more here: bit.ly/46GB8WA

You can still listen to the September segment of WVON1690's "Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason" featuring Yamilé Molina, PhD, Vivian Pan, MS, CGC, and Karriem Watson, DHSc, MS, MPH. They discuss #HereditaryCancerWeek, genetic counseling and more. bit.ly/42cEhe2

Congrats to our Fall 2025 Trainee Travel Award recipients Chih-Jia Chao, PharmD (PhD Candidate), Diandra Taylor, PhD (Postdoc) and Bingtao Xiang, MD (Clinical Fellow). Awardees were mentored by faculty at University of Illinois Chicago. Read more about their work here: bit.ly/42iloq8 #CanSky

In partnership with UI Health we've launched BREATHE: a #lunghealth program seeking to educate 5,000+ community members and refer 200 to LDCT screenings yearly. Outreach events will continue through December 2025. Read more here: bit.ly/3VDjEEe

Mary Pasquinelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, presented findings on Sybil—a deep learning AI model predicting future #lungcancer risk in a predominantly Black population—at #WCLC25 in Barcelona. Senior author: Frank Weinberg, MD, PhD (UI Health) bit.ly/3IeeSde

The countdown is on for the second annual University of Illinois Cancer Center 5K Walk/Run on September 20! It's less than a month away, so if you haven’t yet registered or donated, we hope you will! Register here: bit.ly/3HeGj5Z #Chicago5K #CancerWalk #CancerRun