Sep 16, 2020
To Reduce Colorectal Cancer Disparities among African American Men, More Intervention Research Is Urgently Needed
Out of any other racial group, African American men have the lowest five-year survival rate for colorectal cancer. Published research on effective strategies to increase screening for this group specifically are minimal. These findings were published today in a special health inequities and disparities issue of the journal PLOS ONE.
Sep 10, 2020
Novel Discovery Challenges a Current Kidney Cancer Paradigm
Newly published research has reversed our understanding of an aspect of kidney tumor growth. Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah discovered that two key proteins have opposite roles than what was previously believed.
Aug 25, 2020
Huntsman Cancer Institute Earns CEO Cancer Gold Standard Accreditation
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah has earned CEO Cancer Gold StandardTM accreditation for its work to reduce the risk of cancer for its employees and covered family members. HCI is the first employer in Utah and the five-state Mountain West to earn this prestigious designation.
Aug 21, 2020
Huntsman Cancer Institute Researchers Receive Grants from St. Baldrick’s Foundation Amid Pandemic
Two researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah received awards from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fund innovative childhood cancer research.
Aug 19, 2020
Tumour gene test could help to predict ovarian cancer prognosis
A global team of medical researchers led by UNSW have developed a test that could help to predict survival for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and pave the way towards personalised treatment. Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Jennifer Doherty, PhD, served as a senior author on this study.
Aug 06, 2020
Tracy Onega Named Senior Director of Population Sciences at Huntsman Cancer Institute
Tracy Onega, PhD, has been appointed senior director of population sciences at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor of population sciences at the University of Utah. Onega began her service at HCI on August 1.
Aug 04, 2020
Scientists Develop New Models to Accelerate Progress in Preventing Drug Resistance in Lung and Pancreas Cancers
Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah report today the development of new models to study molecular characteristics of tumors of the lung and pancreas that are driven by mutations in a gene named NTRK1. The findings were published today in the journal Cell Reports.
Jul 31, 2020
Huntsman Cancer Institute Research Illuminates Potential New Treatment Approach in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
In a study published in the journal Leukemia, lead author Ami Patel, MD, showed that factors produced by bone marrow support cells allowed leukemia cells to survive treatment with quizartinib, a type of TKI.