Dec. 17, 2014:

Big Ten cancer centers are making tremendous strides in tackling some of the toughest questions in cancer research. In this month’s edition of “Across the Consortium,” we highlight advances in leukemia, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, and new technologies and discoveries that could improve outcomes across many cancers. Behind these advances in research at Big Ten cancer centers are academic physicians and scientists who are not only brilliant in their fields, but also committed to patient advocacy and disease prevention.

Here are a few recent highlights across the consortium:

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Nov. 14, 2014:

Today, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium introduces a new monthly feature highlighting news from our member institutions. We are proud to highlight each of our members, as we work together to improve the lives of all patients with cancer.

Several Big Ten CRC member institutions were profiled in US Airways Magazine’s October issue in an extensive feature on the Association of American Cancer Institutes. The featured institutions include the University of Illinois Cancer Center, the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center.

Following are selected updates from our member institutions.

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