University of Illinois Cancer Center awarded $709,000 from DOD breast cancer research program

Urgently needed: A funding mechanism to insulate cancer research from political whims

Jonathan Mahler’s article in the Sept. 14 issue of The New York Times Magazine provided an excellent overview of the Trump administration’s assault on cancer research.

AACR survey finds overwhelming public support for federal funding for medical and cancer research

The American Association for Cancer Research released the results of a national survey measuring voters’ attitudes about federal funding for medical research, which found very high levels of support for federal funding for medical and cancer research across the electorate.

September 19, 2025

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By Claire Marie Porter

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Frank McCormick to receive the $1 M inaugural Stephenson Global Prize

Frank McCormick, of the University of California San Francisco, a pioneering scientist whose discoveries have transformed the understanding of RAS-driven cancers, was selected as recipient of the inaugural Stephenson Global Prize.

September 19, 2025

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NCORP recognizes Kathleen Yost Butler, Kamara Mertz-Rivera, Jordan Vogelsberg with 2025 awards

The NCI Community Oncology Research Program selected Kathleen Yost Butler and Kamara Mertz-Rivera as recipients of this year’s outstanding principal investigator and administrator, respectively, at the 2025 NCORP annual meeting in Bethesda.

September 19, 2025

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Casey Graves appointed general manager of clinical solutions at ConcertAI

ConcertAI named Casey Graves general manager of Clinical Solutions. In this role, Graves will drive growth and innovation in real-world data and AI solutions for oncology research and clinical care, accelerating advances that improve outcomes for patients and healthcare providers.

September 19, 2025

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