The Cancer Center, @uihealth.bsky.social, Mile Square Health Center and the UIC College of Dentistry put on another successful annual screening awareness campaign for oral, head and neck cancer. Nearly 160 people received free screening exams. #OHANCAW Read more here: https://bit.ly/4d6BNE5

@nobelprize.org-winning scientist Harold Varmus, MD, a pioneering cancer researcher and former Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Cancer Institute (NCI), visited the lab of our Director, Jan Kitajewski, PhD. #CancerResearch Read more here: https://bit.ly/4wroXHX

Tune in to WRLL 1450 AM on Wednesday, May 20, at 11 a.m. for “Cafecito con Vicky” featuring Cancer Center member and @uihealth.bsky.social hematologist Ana Avila Rodriguez, MD, discussing plasma cell disorders. #BloodCancerAwareness Listen here: https://bit.ly/4qCrJXA

The Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination team at the Cancer Center joined leaders from National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated at the 2026 ACCA Forum to discuss cancer research operations, workforce development and collaboration. Read more: bit.ly/4eNnllL

May is #NationalCancerResearchMonth, and you can still listen to WVON 1690's “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason,” when University of Illinois Cancer Center Deputy Director VK Gadi, MD PhD, was a featured guest. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4uuGeOJ

May is #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth, and Cancer Center’s Ryan Nguyen, DO, joined @abc7chicago.bsky.social#SkinCancerAwarenessMonthto share prevention tips. Read more: https://bit.ly/42QvPB5

UIC Cancer Center members Salman Khetani, PhD, Robert Motl, PhD, and trainee A’Lester Allen, PhD, earned 2025–26 Research and Scholarship Awards for their impactful work. #CancerResearch Read more: https://bit.ly/4wfduev

Research from the Cancer Center, the University of Illinois Chicago and @uihealth.bsky.social was featured at the @theaacr.bsky.social Annual Meeting in San Diego, bringing together leaders in cancer science, care and advocacy. Explore the abstracts: https://bit.ly/3QPNtCp #CancerResearch

UIC researchers, including the Cancer Center, developed a novel anti-cancer therapy inspired by bacteria found in tumors. Study co-led by Tohru Yamada, PhD. #CancerResearch Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dskfCj

Check out University of Illinois Cancer Center member Gerald Gantt, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at @uihealth.bsky.social, on Spotlight Chicago discussing #coloncancer risks, early detection and colonoscopy prep. Click to watch: https://bit.ly/4d52S9k

The University of Illinois Cancer Center invites you to explore our Impact Report 2026. In it, you will see highlights of how our multi-year efforts have led to discoveries and new ways to improve cancer health outcomes for all. #CancerResearch Read it here: https://bit.ly/4dBysxo

Tune into WVON 1690AM's “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason,” this Sunday, May 3, at 10 a.m., when the segment will focus on National Cancer Research Month. The guest is our Cancer Center Deputy Director VK Gadi, MD PhD, an oncologist focused on breast cancer at UI Health. https://bit.ly/4rS0zx8

Join us for a free oral, head and neck cancer screening at the UIC College of Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1st Floor, Room 110, 801 S Paulina St., in Chicago, IL 60612, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. No appointment or insurance is needed. More info: https://bit.ly/4bVzim5

Join us today for a free oral, head and neck cancer screening at the Mile Square Health Center Primary and Immediate Care Center at 839 W. 79th St., 2nd Floor in Chicago, IL 60620, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. No appointment or insurance is needed. https://bit.ly/4bVzim5

Join us today for a free oral, head and neck cancer screening at the @uihealth.bsky.social Specialty Care Building - ENT Clinic, 6th Floor C, 1009 S. Wood in Chicago, IL 60612, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. No appointment or insurance is needed. More information here: https://bit.ly/4bVzim5

Join us today for a free oral, head and neck cancer screening at the @uihealth.bsky.social Mile Square Health Center - Back of the Yards, 4630 S. Bishop St. in Chicago, IL 60609, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. No appointment or insurance is needed. More information here: https://bit.ly/4bVzim5

Save the date for our third annual 5K walk and run! All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center, which gives every patient with cancer equal access to world-class treatment. Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. #CancerResearch #FundraiseForACure https://bit.ly/4sTWPes

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is offering a week of free screenings, from April 27 – May 1, at several @uihealth.bsky.social and UI Health Mile Square Health Center locations. #HeadandNeckCancerAwareness Click the link for more info: https://bit.ly/4bVzim5

The University of Illinois Cancer Center invites you to explore our Impact Report 2026. In it, you will see highlights of how our multi-year efforts have led to discoveries and new ways to improve cancer health outcomes for all. #CancerResearch Read it here: https://bit.ly/4dBysxo

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is offering a week of free screenings, from April 27 – May 1, at several @uihealth.bsky.social and Mile Square Health Center locations. #HeadandNeckCancerAwareness Click the link for more info: https://bit.ly/4bVzim5

Our newly redesigned lab website is now live: naba.lab.uic.edu Built to meet #ADA standards, the new site improves accessibility, usability, and overall experience for all visitors. Shout-out to Tali for leading this effort! Take a look and let us know what you think. #Accessibility #ADACompliance

Tune in on April 15, at 11 a.m. on Facebook Live with WRLL 1450 AM’s “Cafecito con Vicky”! Alma Gallegos, DMD, will share tips on #headandneckcancerawareness and information on FREE screenings (April 27–May 1). Don’t miss it! Listen here: https://bit.ly/4qCrJXA

Our video premiere brought community members together to highlight an I-CHER project raising awareness about #clinicaltrial participation for Black women with #breastcancer. Watch more: https://bit.ly/4tyL8Kf

You can still listen to WVON 1690’s “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason,” when the Community Partner Spotlight guest was Karen Hall, founder of Cancer Support Transformation and a two-time #breastcancer survivor. Listen to the segment here: https://bit.ly/4tAag3c

215 researchers, students and faculty came together at the Cancer Center's Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium for a day of inspiring talks, mentorship and a vibrant poster competition featuring 60 presenters. #CancerResearch Read more: https://bit.ly/3NUfMP8

Cancer Center member Jun Sun, PhD, is among four University of Illinois Chicago faculty members named in March as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (@aaas.org), one of the world’s largest general scientific societies. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Ob7CBY

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is offering a week of free screenings, from April 27 – May 1, at several @uihealth.bsky.social and Mile Square Health Center locations. #HeadandNeckCancerAwareness Click the link for more info: https://bit.ly/4bVzim5

Scientists at the Cancer Center and community partners, in the Hope Leaders Program, shared their research at March events—bringing #cancerresearch and awareness to Chicago-area communities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4lZopUY

Tune into WVON 1690 AM, on Sunday, April 5, at 10 a.m., when the segment will be a Community Partner Spotlight: Cancer Support Transformation. Karen Hall, a two-time #breastcancer survivor, will be the featured guest. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4rS0zx8

Join us tomorrow for a day of #cancerresearch, collaboration and conversation featuring scientific presentations, a community advocate speaker and a student/trainee poster competition. This symposium is free and open to all. Registration here: https://bit.ly/4sTrtow

Bears Care awarded $150K to our own Pamela Ganschow, MD, supporting efforts to expand patient navigation, connect communities to free #breastcancer and #cervicalcancer screenings, and improve access to cancer genetic services. Read more: https://bit.ly/4sII9yU

This has been an unforgettable Doctors’ Day — as you can see, the Cancer Center team is definitely feeling the love! If you haven’t yet sent your message of thanks, you can still do it by heading over to our special site: go.uillinois.edu/doctorsday

Doctors’ Day is here, and we can't put into words all the ways in which we are grateful for the healthcare heroes who work every day at the Cancer Center and throughout UI Health to change lives. There’s still time to thank them! Send them a message at go.uillinois.edu/doctorsday

As Doctors’ Day approaches, do you have someone you’d like to thank? Send your message today at go.uillinois.edu/doctorsday so we can share it with them by Doctors’ Day on March 30.

The Cancer Center, and @uihealth.bsky.social Mile Square researchers, completed the “Smart PSA” study, a #prostatecancer screening trial tailored for high-risk, majority Black communities. Led by Peter Gann, results are in American Cancer Society journal Cancer. Read more: https://bit.ly/4bN4ZPH

We’re encouraging the entire Cancer Center community to come together for Doctors’ Day on March 30 and send personal messages of thanks to the healthcare heroes who have made a difference to you. Visit go.uillinois.edu/doctorsday and we’ll share your message with our team.

March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, and you can still listen to WVON 1690’s “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason,” when his guest was @uihealth.bsky.social#ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonthMedical Oncologist Karine Tawagi, MD. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4beppRA

Heartened by the generosity of our community during Give a Spark, we’re asking you to send messages of thanks to the dedicated medical professionals and researchers who make up the amazing Cancer Center care team ahead of Doctors’ Day on March 30: visit go.uillinois.edu/doctorsday

Pre-doctoral trainees Lakshmi Kadkol, Kate Klein and Adriana Duraki receieved Cancer Center Spring Travel Awards! Each will receive $500 to present their #cancerresearch at conferences and connect with fellow scientists. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PEMwMt

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers discovered a unique molecular signature in lung cells that could help detect #lungcancer at its earliest stages. The breakthrough may lead to earlier diagnosis, better treatment and even prevention. Read more: https://bit.ly/47H8hS0

Two pairs have received 2026 Pilot Project Program Awards from the University of Illinois Cancer Center: Bin He, PhD, and VK Gadi, MD, PhD; and Ece Mutlu, MD, MBA and Constance Jeffery, PhD. #CancerResearch Read more: https://bit.ly/4sJ6Fzr

Cancer Center staff and members of the Colleges Against Cancer chapter at UIC volunteered at the @americancancersoc.bsky.social Discovery Ball in Chicago, supporting registration, seating and the live auction. #CancerAwareness #CancerResearch Read more here: https://bit.ly/4bmfqtk

Our Cancer Center members are thought leaders in #cancerresearch and #oncology. Chicago Health: Caregiving Magazine featured Natalie Reizine, MD, and @forbes.com featured @shikhajainmd.bsky.social. Both care for patients at @uihealth.bsky.social.#cancerresearch#oncology Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ua7SRU

We are grateful for the generosity of all those who have given so far and become part of the first-ever Give a Spark. Thank you! If you haven’t made your gift yet, there’s still time before 5 p.m. CT today at go.uic.edu/GiveaSparkCancerCenter Thank you!

Cancer Center Deputy Director VK Gadi, MD, PhD, and Emily Darby, MD, are challenging you to Give a Spark to the Cancer Center! If we can reach 20 donors, they will make a special additional $2,000 donation. Make your gift today at go.uic.edu/GiveaSparkCancerCenter.

Community members, students and researchers gathered for a Community Lab Mixer hosted by the Cancer Center and Peer Plus Education and Training Advocates, connecting dialogue with direct access to research spaces to address cancer disparities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4sfO6mm

Give a Spark — our new spring day of giving — is here! Your gift can go twice as far, thanks to a generous $2,000 matching gift from Cancer Center Director Jan Kitajewski, PhD, and his wife, Barbara. Spark generosity, ignite hope. Make your gift now: https://bit.ly/4b2IlkF

When you Give a Spark, you leave your mark and help improve cancer outcomes for all. On March 4, our entire community will come together to take part in UIC’s new day of giving, Give a Spark. But you can make your gift now at go.uic.edu/GiveaSparkCancerCenter #GiveASpark #LeaveAMark

The Cancer Center named Jalees Rehman, MD, as the Associate Director for Translational Science, and Jeremy Johnson, PharmD, PhD, as a Translational Oncology (TO) Research Program co-leader. Johnson joins TO co-lead Aslam Ejaz, MD, MPH. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4s881TX

Tune into WVON 1690 AM’s “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason” on Sunday, March 1 at 10 a.m. for #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth. Featuring Karine Tawagi of the Cancer Center and @uihealth.bsky.social.#ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth Listen live here: https://bit.ly/4rS0zx8