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Across the Consortium: October 2025

October 24, 2025: In this month’s Across the Consortium, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium highlights examples of discovery and impact from our member institutions. This issue covers a broad range of efforts to advance cancer research and care, from pioneering clinical trials and artificial intelligence diagnostics to novel immunotherapies, personalized treatments, and community-focused initiatives across Big Ten CRC member institutions. Read More

Big Ten CRC Investigators Present Innovative Research at Annual Summit

Oct. 7, 2025

At the 2025 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit on September 12, investigators from member institutions shared updates on several Big Ten CRC studies. These presentations underscored the collaborative, investigator-initiated work that drives the Big Ten CRC’s mission.

Nelson Yee, MD, PhD, of Penn State University.

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Big Ten CRC Investigators Share Updates on Jessen Award-Funded Research

From left: Kyle Nolla, PhD; Tom Jensen, Trustee of the Verna Mae Jessen Trust; and Roberto Benzo, PhD, at the 2025 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit. Oct. 26, 2025

At the 2025 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit, investigators presented updates on two innovative research projects supported by the Kenneth and Verna Mae Jessen Award through the Big Ten CRC Foundation. Read More

Greg Durm, MD, receives Pat Loehrer Award

Sept. 12, 2025: The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium congratulates Greg Durm, MD, on receiving the 2025 Pat Loehrer Award for Exemplary Collaboration in Cancer Research. Read More

Big Ten CRC honors Bailey with 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award

Sept. 12, 2025: The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium honored Howard Bailey, MD, with the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award today during its annual Summit at Big Ten Conference Headquarters in Rosemont, Ill. Read More

Global Oncology Symposium December 10, 2025

Sept. 3, 2025 The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and the University of Wisconsin–Madison are pleased to announce the 2025 Global Oncology Symposium on December 10, 2025. This annual event brings together clinicians, researchers, advocates, and thought leaders from around the world to advance the conversation on global cancer research and care. Read More

Don’t Miss Chris Draft, advocate and Former NFL Linebacker, at the Big Ten CRC Summit – Register Now

Sept. 1, 2025

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit returns on Friday, September 12, 2025, bringing together investigators and research leaders from Big Ten CRC institutions, industry partners, and research advocates, for a day full of collaboration, idea exchange, and scientific momentum.

Set at the Big Ten Conference Headquarters in Rosemont, Ill., the annual summit continues its tradition of fostering institutional connections and accelerating progress in cancer research. This year’s program combines networking opportunities with scientific updates and discussions on relevant topics impacting research institutions across the United States. Chris Draft, former NFL linebacker and nationally recognized health advocate, will serve as the Summit’s special speaker, bringing a powerful... Read More

Across the Consortium: August 2025

August 28, 2025: In this month’s Across the Consortium, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium spotlights advances from our member institutions. From featuring groundbreaking research to innovative treatments and patient-centered care, these stories showcase the breadth of discovery driving progress across the Big Ten. Read More

Ma and Weiss Team Up as Co-Chairs of Melanoma Clinical Trial Working Group

July 28, 2025: Sarah Weiss, MD, of Rutgers Cancer Institute, joins Vincent Ma, MD, of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, as co-chairs of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium’s Melanoma Clinical Trial Working Group. Read More

Member Feature: Fred Hutch Cancer Center

July 28, 2025: This month, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium highlights our member institution Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Lawrence (Larry) Fong, MD, who serves as scientific director of the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center at Fred Hutch. Read More

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