July 24, 2024:

Daniel Isaac, DO, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, has been appointed to represent Michigan State University on the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Steering Committee.

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July 23, 2024:

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) Population Science Clinical Trial Working Group has received $5,000 of a $90,000 donation to be used for collaborative research regarding rural cancer survivorship. The donation is the second given to the Big Ten CRC by the Verna Mae Jessen Trust, with the first donation of $100,000 given in 2022.

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July 15, 2024:

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium has launched new episodes for each of our podcast series: “Bridging the Gap” and “AYA Cancer in Focus.”

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July 12, 2024:

Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, has been named director of Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa, and will begin his new role on October 1, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents. He will also begin as professor in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood Marrow Transplantation in the Carver College of Medicine.

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May 29, 2024:

A Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) study was published in Nature Communications on February 1, 2024. The article is titled, “Durvalumab and guadecitabine in advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma: results from the phase Ib/II study BTCRC-GU16-043.”

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May 28, 2024:

Monika Joshi, MD, MRCP, has been re-appointed as the chief scientific officer of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium.

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May 15, 2024:

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) is set to participate in the American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago from May 31 to June 4. During the event, three Big Ten CRC studies will be presented, working group meetings will take place, and the Big Ten CRC will host a joint reception with Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN). The Big Ten CRC will also be represented in the exhibit hall at HCRN’s booth, #37113.

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May 3, 2024:

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) is excited to announce the release of a new public service announcement (PSA), showcasing the importance of scientific research collaboration among the Big Ten Cancer Centers. This PSA appears on the Big Ten Network.

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April 12, 2024:

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) is excited to announce the release of our new podcast, “Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer in Focus.”

In this podcast, members of the Big Ten CRC and their colleagues discuss current issues and topics in adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer research and survivorship. Its purpose is to inform, increase awareness, and educate Big Ten CRC members, families, and patients about AYA oncology.

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