Researchers at the cancer center have completed the most extensive mapping of healthy breast cells to date. These findings offer an important tool for researchers at IU and beyond to understand how breast cancer develops and the differences in breast tissue among genetic ancestries.
The Myles Brand Chair in Cancer Research was created in 2009 to help physicians and scientists at the cancer center to continue investigating devastating malignancies, such as pancreatic cancer, which claimed the life of Brand, the 16th president of IU.
To better serve the cancer center and its researchers, the Biospecimen Collection and Banking Core (BC²) is introducing new technology to integrate data pipelines and disparate data silos, enhancing its capabilities in sample and data storage, and distribution. This integration will streamline biobanking efforts, improving usability and search functionality to better support both basic and translational research.
NCI’s annual plan released, 2024 Cancer Center Climate Survey, Outrun the Sun celebrates 20 years, noninvasive lung cancer screening exam, Kelvin Lee elected to AACI Board of Directors, Contreraz joins AACI CRI steering committee, upcoming events, member highlights and more.
