Annual Report to Our Community
Building on a Legacy: Looking to the future
“With each breakthrough and life we touch, we move closer to a bright future where cancer is a thing of the past. I thank each of you—faculty and staff members, patients and providers, volunteers and generous donors, community members and changemakers—for your incredible contributions to this journey. The work we do is not easy, but it is deeply meaningful.”
Mary Beckerle, PhD
CEO, Huntsman Cancer Institute
Innovating the Future of Cancer Care
“As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of oncology, our goal is to ensure all patients—regardless of where they live—receive the highest quality treatment and support.”
Thomas Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA, FACS
IMPACT Center Director, Huntsman Cancer Institute
Professor of Surgery, University of Utah
The Ultimate Gift: Legacy to Life Program
“Even in the midst of life’s most difficult moments, it is inspiring to see how important it is to those who are at the end of life to contribute to research and help the next generation of cancer patients.”
Lisa Gauchay, LCSW
Social Worker, Huntsman Cancer Institute
By the Numbers
All numbers represent calendar year 2024
Research
| 654 | Research Projects |
| 676 | Trainees Advancing |
| 325 | Clinical Trials |
| 276 | Research Teams |
| $242M | Cancer Research Investment |
| 45 | First-in-Human Phase 1 Trials |
Clinical Care
| 2,956 | Proton Therapy Treatments |
| 6,350 | Surgical Cases |
| 5,849 | Inpatient Discharges |
| 29,361 | Radiation Treatments |
| 69,345 | Radiology Procedures |
| 70,512 | Infusion Visits |
| 150,794 | Outpatient Visits |
*Includes all Huntsman Cancer Institute locations
How this Skin Cancer Researcher Found his “Ugly Duckling”
“Skin cancer can be frightening, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk and to identify it early. My lab focuses on the latter. I encourage everyone to monitor their moles, as it can save your life.”
Jakob Jensen, PhD
Associate Vice President for Research, Huntsman Cancer Institute
Professor of Communications, University of Utah
Highlights of Discovery and Innovation
More than 275 research teams at Huntsman Cancer Institute are learning about cancer, its origins, and how to prevent and treat these diseases. At any given time, Huntsman Cancer Institute also offers more than 300 clinical trials, so patients have access to the most promising new approaches.