By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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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• Cancer Awareness,
• Cancer Research,
• Community,
• Education,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

In recognition of Kidney Cancer Awareness Month, Alberto Martini, MD shares insights on kidney cancer risk, recent treatment advances, and collaborative efforts to improve patient surveillance and outcomes.

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• Cancer Awareness,
• Kidney Cancer,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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• Blood Cancers,
• Immunotherapy,
• Leukemia,
• Lymphoma,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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.

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• Cancer Awareness,
• Cancer Prevention,
• Cervical Cancer,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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• Clinical Trials,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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• Cancer Research,
• Ride Cincinnati,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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.

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• Pilot Grants,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center congratulates the 2025 American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG) awardees. These early-stage investigators are advancing innovative research supported by pilot funding designed to generate foundational data for future breakthroughs.

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• ACS IRG,
• Pilot Grants,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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.

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• Cancer Research,
• Community,
• Education,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

In 2024, the COE team participated in 47 community events, connecting nearly 2,700 people with cancer prevention education, screenings, and resources.

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• Community,
• Community Outreach,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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• Survivorship Grant,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center hosted its third annual Cancer Research Retreat on Friday, April 19. Attendees learned about the Cancer Center's recent progress, listened to presentations on cutting-edge cancer research in Cincinnati, and discussed ways to address local health disparities.

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• Cancer Research,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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.

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• Cancer Awareness,
• Cervical Cancer,
• Clinical Trial,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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.

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• Cancer Prevention,
• COE,
• Ovarian Cancer,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

Brain and spinal cord tumors affect thousands each year and pose unique challenges due to their complexity and location. At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, researchers like Dr. Jonathan Forbes are advancing innovative treatments such as immunotherapy and focused ultrasound to improve outcomes for patients with aggressive and rare brain tumors.

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• Brain Cancer,
• Cancer Awareness,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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• Clinical Trials,
• Prostate Cancer,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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• CRTEC,
• Pilot Grants,
• TAM members,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

Research drives everything we do at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. This National Cancer Research Month, we’re highlighting the power of discovery, collaboration, and community-informed research to reduce the burden of cancer in our region and beyond.

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• Cancer Research,

By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center

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.

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• Pilot Grants,
• TAM members,

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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.

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• Community Outreach,
• CRSP,