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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

When the power went out at the @bigtencrc.bsky.social summit, the research didn’t stop! Presenters ditched slides, spoke louder and got creative to share their work. Cancer Center Director Jan Kitajewski, PhD, kept things moving as a roving emcee. Read more here: bit.ly/4yDWRKs

Speakers and attendees of the Big Ten CRC, in a darkened conference room, engaged in a panel discussion.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Cancer Center member Sean McClellan, MD, MAS, was awarded a $948,000 K01 grant from the John E. Fogarty International Center, which he will use to improve care for #breastcancersurvivors by advancing research on integrating primary and survivorship care. Read more here: bit.ly/4ysVcr9

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A new study led by Cancer Center Director Jan Kitajewski, PhD, finds that tumor cell Jagged-1 may promote #breastcancer spread to nearby lymph nodes and could help predict recurrence or guide future treatment. Read more here: bit.ly/4dekrVx

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Cancer Center member @shikhajainmd.bsky.social, and UIC medical student Aishwarya Tallikar were featured on @nbcchicago.com for the inaugural National Women in Medicine Day, spearheaded by Jain’s nonprofit. Click here to watch: bit.ly/4ADamLH

Photo of Shikha Jain, MD, being interviewed.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Over 400 supporters helped the University of Illinois Cancer Center’s 3rd annual 5K Walk & Run surpass its $50,000 fundraising goal! You can still donate through Oct. 31 to support #cancerresearch, education and training. Donate here: bit.ly/3Vps8lA

Photo of the 2026 University of Illinois Cancer Center’s third annual 5K Walk and Run.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#NationalMidwiferyWeek starts Oct. 4! Tune in to “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason” on WVON 1690 AM at 10 a.m. as @uihealth.bsky.social midwives discuss #maternalhealth and supporting patients through pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. Listen here: bit.ly/4rS0zx8

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join us tomorrow at St. Simon of Cyrene Parish located at 3147 W. Douglas Blvd., Chicago, Illinois, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as we Step Toward Prevention to build a healthier community through education, survivor stories and access to health resources. bit.ly/47llsHN

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cancer Center member Karine Tawagi, MD, a practicing medical oncologist at @uihealth.bsky.social, discussed evolving treatments in muscle-invasive #bladdercancer on an episode of MedNews Week, presented in partnership with @oncodaily.bsky.social TV. Watch here: bit.ly/4dJhjRz

Promotional image for MedNews Week featuring Cancer Center member Karine Tawagi, MD.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our 3rd annual 5K Walk & Run surpassed its $50K fundraising goal, thanks to the generosity of more than 400 supporters. All proceeds support the Cancer Center, and donations will be accepted through Oct. 31 at this link: bit.ly/4expNep. #cancerresearch

Group photo at the 2026 University of Illinois Cancer Center 5K Walk and Run.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

About 40 trainees and attendees came together for the Cancer Center’s 2026 Trainee Membership Annual Meeting, hosted by CRTEC, focused on connecting disciplines to advance cancer research and discovery. #CancerResearch Read more here: bit.ly/4iOhz5e

Group photo of trainees and attendees at the 2026 Trainee Membership Annual Meeting.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join us for the annual Spin for a Cause: Women's Cancer Research Ride and help support breast and ovarian cancer research at the University of Illinois Cancer Center. Ride with us in Northbrook or make a gift from anywhere. #BreastCancer #OvarianCancer Register here: bit.ly/46lqnbg

Spin for a Cause: Women's Cancer Research Ride image

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is hosting the 2026 @bigtencrc.bsky.social Summit on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CT at the Big Ten Conference Headquarters. Register here: bit.ly/4yaOhSO

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

See you all tomorrow at our 5K Walk and Run at the University of Illinois Chicago's Curtis Granderson Stadium! You can still donate here: bit.ly/4sTWPes

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Don’t fumble your health, join the University of Illinois Cancer Center and Compassion Baptist Church for "Standing Strong: A Prostate Cancer Awareness Event" tomorrow, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Chicago. #CancerAwareness More here: bit.ly/4hswTmW

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join us tomorrow, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Malcolm X College in Chicago for an informative evening focused on #menshealth and #cancerawareness, in partnership with @bloodcancerunited.bsky.social. Registration and more information here: bit.ly/4qRYSzv

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth, and you can learn more about early detection and prostate cancer research by listening to this month's segment on WVON1690 AM's "Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason." Listen live here: bit.ly/4h9ynkJ

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Congrats to the Cancer Center’s 2026 Fall Trainee Travel Award recipients: Jessie Li, MD; Faith Oladejo; and Mingyue “Mia” Lu. Each one received $500 to support travel and registration costs for presenting their cancer research at scientific conferences. bit.ly/3Vg4N5D

Photo of the 2026 Fall Trainee Travel Awardees (l-r) Jessie Li, MD, Faith Oladejo, and Mingyue "Mia" Lu.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Don’t fumble your health, join the University of Illinois Cancer Center and Compassion Baptist Church for "Standing Strong: A Prostate Cancer Awareness Event" on Friday, September 25, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Chicago. #CancerAwareness More here: bit.ly/4hswTmW

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Meet trainee Kate Klein, MA, MPH, a third-year Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student in Public Health Leadership at @uicpublichealth.bsky.social. Her research focuses on implementation science to improve access to #cervicalcancer prevention. Read more here: bit.ly/4hsvwo8

Kate Klein, MA, MPH, a third-year Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) student in Public Health Leadership at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health (SPH).

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Malcolm X College in Chicago for an informative evening focused on #menshealth and #cancerawareness, in partnership with @bloodcancerunited.bsky.social. Registration and more information here: bit.ly/4qRYSzv

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Given 3 – 5 years to live, David is still here more than 20 years later. A Phase III clinical trial at UIC changed his life, and inspired a lasting commitment to #cancerresearch. Read his story: bit.ly/4A0YqmF

Photo of David and Jeanette Hachmeister.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We want you to be a part of our 5K Walk and Run on Saturday, Sept. 26, at UIC's Curtis Granderson Stadium. Whether you walk, run or cheer on others, there is still time to sign up to participate or donate! Register or donate here: bit.ly/4sTWPes

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join us on Thursday, September 24, 2026, from 6 – 8 p.m. at Malcolm X College in Chicago for an informative evening focused on #menshealth and #cancerawareness, in partnership with @bloodcancerunited.bsky.social. Registration and more information here: bit.ly/4qRYSzv

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Spearheaded by Cancer Center member Yu Gao, PhD, researchers at UIC have received $2.15 million from the NIH's National Institute of General Medical Sciences to develop methods for cutting-edge single-cell proteomics. More here: bit.ly/3SXXQp3

University of Illinois Cancer Center member Yu Gao, PhD.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Cancer Center at @uihealth.bsky.social, in partnership with the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) and Mile Square Health Center, invites eligible community members to a free screening event. Appointments required. Limited availability. Register here: bit.ly/3SX8rkb

The image features a pink ribbon on a light pink background, with the text "Roll Out the Red Carpet for Your Health" in bold pink letters.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The Cancer Center and member Abiola Ibraheem, MD, helped bring the Best of ASCO Africa Conference to Nigeria, advancing global collaboration and cancer care. Read more here: bit.ly/4x3WIyg

Photo of Abiola Ibraheem, MD, presenting at the Best of ASCO Africa 2026 Conference in Abuja, Nigeria.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

September is #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth. Tune in this Sunday to WVON 1690AM’s “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason” featuring El & Shay of “Prostate Cancer Real Talk” and Cancer Center member Donald Vander Griend, PhD. Listen live: bit.ly/4rS0zx8

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Cancer Center researchers explored how genetics, social factors and environmental exposures may influence #lungcancer outcomes. Led by Frank Weinberg, MD, PhD, the study highlights the importance of treating the whole patient, not just the tumor. bit.ly/4cluWWG

Photo of (Left column) Mary Pasquinelli, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, and Li Liu, PhD; (middle column) Frank Weinberg, MD, PhD, and Ahmad Nanaa, MD; (right column) Ryan Huu-Tuan Nguyen, DO, and Margaret Wright Giese, PhD.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Register today for the University of Illinois Cancer Center's third annual 5K walk and run! All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center, which gives every patient with cancer equal access to world-class treatment. Register here: bit.ly/4sTWPes

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Join us for the annual Spin for a Cause: Women’s Cancer Research Ride and help support breast and ovarian cancer research at the University of Illinois Cancer Center. Ride with us in Northbrook or make a gift from anywhere. Register here: bit.ly/46lqnbg

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The National Cancer Institute awarded an R21 grant of $412,249 to Cancer Center member Sandra Pinho to support research to identify new leukemia immunotherapy targets and improve outcomes in stem cell transplantation. #CancerResearch Read more here: bit.ly/3U5vbik

Photo of University of Illinois Cancer Center member Sandra Pinho, PhD.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

@uihealth.bsky.social continues to receive national recognition, with one adult specialty earning a national ranking and another earning regional recognition, according to the @usnews.com 2026–2027 Best Hospitals rankings. More here: bit.ly/4qfysY7

Two achievement plaques from U.S. News & World Report are displayed, awarded to UI Health. The left plaque recognizes excellence in ophthalmology for 2026-2027. The right plaque recognizes excellence in cancer care for 2026-2027.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Registration is open for the University of Illinois Cancer Center's third annual 5K walk and run! All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center, which gives every patient with cancer equal access to world-class treatment. Register here: bit.ly/4sTWPes

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

More than two dozen high school and undergraduate students who participated in summer research programs at the Cancer Center wowed the crowd with impressive presentations of their research projects at a closing symposium. #CancerResearch More here: bit.ly/4fVrqnV

Program mentors, families and friends at the Cancer Center's 2026 Summer Student Research Symposium.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers, including Cancer Center members and trainees, have identified a molecular switch that helps determine whether cancer cells remain soft or become stiff enough for the immune system to attack. #CancerResearch Read more here: bit.ly/4pJqypE

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Join us August 22, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., with Sisters Working It Out (SWIO), a community organization in our Hope Leaders program, for "Early Awareness: Lifelong Strength," a #breastcare awareness event focused on education, prevention and self-care. More here: bit.ly/4wtZqgf

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

You can still listen to the August University of Illinois Cancer Center and UI Health Mile Square Health Center segment on WVON 1690 AM's "Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason," where the guests discussed #pediatriccare and back-to-school health tips. bit.ly/4wWfrN7

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) awarded Cancer Center member Hunter Holt, MD, MAS, a $1.4M K08 award to study delays in care after abnormal #CervicalCancer screening among uninsured patients. Read more: bit.ly/4xHLMqZ

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our Community Wellness Fair brought community members together for a day of health, connection and community. From cancer education, family activities and live music, there was something for everyone. Thank you to everyone who joined us! More here: bit.ly/3UbMMoy

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Congratulations to Cancer Center members Sang-Oh Yoon, PhD, and Sejeong Shin, PhD, on receiving a $25,000 U2D2 seed grant to advance the discovery of small-molecule LRP6 inhibitors for cancer therapy. #CancerResearch Read more about the project here: bit.ly/4fq3wRk

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Adib Hashem's first summer in the lab is shaping his future in medicine. Through the ResearcHStart program, this rising senior is gaining hands-on #cancerresearch experience in the lab of Cancer Center Director, Jan Kitajewski, PhD. Read more here: bit.ly/4wntA5u

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

University of Illinois Cancer Center member Lobna Elkhadragy, PhD, was awarded a two-year, $412,000 grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop precision models of liver cancer through CRISPR editing of primary human liver cells. #CancerResearch Read more here: bit.ly/4h2sCqK

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Why We Walk. Why We Run. Every person has a reason. The University of Illinois Cancer Center 5K Walk and Run supports #cancerresearch, care, education, training and outreach that improve the cancer outcomes for all people. Register here: bit.ly/4sTWPes

A large group of people participating in a 5K Walk & Run event. The text on the image reads "5K Walk & Run, Saturday, Sept 26" with details about the event location: Curtis Granderson Stadium, 901 W Roosevelt Rd, UIC Campus.

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Join us tomorrow for our FREE Community Wellness Fair on August 1, from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., at the UIC Student Center East Tower. Enjoy free food, family activities and health resources. Register here: bit.ly/4wlMw4R #WellnessFair #CommunityEvent

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Tune in Sunday, August 2, at 10 a.m. to WVON 1690 AM for “Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason,” when his guest will be David Anyadike, MD, a practicing Pediatrician at @uihealth.bsky.social, discussing #PediatricCare and #BacktoSchool Health Tips. Listen live here: bit.ly/4rS0zx8

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Meet Bingtao Xiang, MD, a UIC PGY2 Internal Medicine resident advancing research in health disparities, lung cancer and hematologic malignancies. Mentored by Cancer Center members, he works to expand #cancercare for underserved communities. More here: bit.ly/3TgMQ6f

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Join us on Saturday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a free Community Wellness Fair at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Student Center East Tower. Learn about men's health, women's health, nutrition and more! Register here: bit.ly/4wlMw4R

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Congratulations to Cancer Center members Richard Minshall, PhD, Terry Moore, PhD, and Zongmin Zhao, PhD, on receiving 2026 Chancellor’s Translational Research Initiative (CTRI) Fund awards from UIC. Read more: bit.ly/4fRkDeR

(From left) Cancer Center members Richard Minshall, Terry Moore and Zongmin Zhao

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University of Illinois Cancer Center @uicancercenter.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Join us NEXT Saturday for the FREE Community Wellness Fair on August 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at UIC Student Center East Tower. Enjoy free food, family activities and health resources. Register here: bit.ly/4wlMw4R #WellnessFair

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