During Community Day, Cancer Center #summerresearch students stepped beyond the lab to connect with patient experiences, build relationships with mentors, explore future careers in #cancerresearch and have fun playing games outdoors. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4yiAzOp

Listen to WVON 1690 AM's "Dr. in the House with Dr. Terry Mason" with Cancer Center member Saria Lofton, PhD, RN, discussing food-as-medicine approaches to reduce chronic illness and cardiovascular disease risk in underserved communities. Listen here: https://bit.ly/4wyImGe

Take a step toward better health at our FREE Community Wellness Fair on August 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at UIC Student Center East Tower. Enjoy free food, family activities and health resources. Register here: https://bit.ly/4wlMw4R #WellnessFair #CommunityEvent

The Cancer Center's Data Integration Shared Resource (DISR) now features new AI-powered tools, including Pangaea and the AskOmix© chatbot, to help researchers uncover insights and accelerate cancer research. #DataScience #CancerResearch Read more here: https://bit.ly/454KU32

Registration is open for the University of Illinois Cancer Center's third annual 5K walk and run! All proceeds benefit the Cancer Center, which gives every patient with cancer equal access to world-class treatment. #CancerResearch Register here: https://bit.ly/4sTWPes

How do our cells communicate and protect DNA health? Cancer Center member Marta Markiewicz-Potoczny, PhD, is uncovering the molecular pathways behind it. Her discovery could have important implications for healthy aging and #cancerprevention. More here: https://bit.ly/448efcz

CBS News Chicago featured the "Smart PSA" study, the first trial to tailor #ProstateCancer screening for high-risk, majority-Black communities. Read more and watch the news segment here: https://bit.ly/4f4LbIc

We're proud to share that the University of Illinois Cancer Center has joined @uiccofficial.bsky.social, connecting with more than 1,100 organizations across 170 countries to advance global #CancerControl efforts and reduce the burden of cancer worldwide. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3QAEjtT

Join us Aug 1 for our FREE Community Wellness Fair: Together Toward Better Health. Free food. Fun activities. Resources for better health. Hosted w/ Community Health Media Details: https://bit.ly/4voZtJR Time: 10 am-4 pm Location: @thisisuic Student Center East, Illinois Room

Cancer Center members participated in the 2026 @gohealio.bsky.social Disruptive Innovators Awards, held during the 2026 @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting in Chicago this spring. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3QICsD4

This summer, Justis Hill is gaining hands-on research experience through U-CREATE at the Cancer Center, building skills that will support her future in medicine while working alongside mentor Yu Gao, PhD. #CancerResearch Read more here: https://bit.ly/4v3Nb9h

Donald Barge says he has "a whole new life" after receiving cancer care at @uihealth.bsky.social, where his oncology team includes our Cancer Center member @shikhajainmd.bsky.social. Watch his story: https://bit.ly/4eRdWb1

Cancer Center members made impactful contributions at the 2026 @ascocancer.bsky.social Annual Meeting, sharing research and advancing conversations on improving cancer outcomes worldwide. Read more about our scientific sessions and poster presentations: https://bit.ly/4eXbvF4 #CancerResearch

University of Illinois Cancer Center member Pamela Ganschow, MD, is a recipient of the Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) Innovation in Health Care/Health Care Delivery Award for 2026. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4vcMf3r

Join us June 26 for a Celebration of Cancer Survivors! Enjoy survivor recognition, inspiring stories, wellness activities, community resources, food and fellowship as we honor cancer survivors. Register today: https://bit.ly/4e4x3PV #CancerSupport #CancerSurvivor

Meet Lakshmi Kadkol, a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois Cancer Center whose research aims to advance cancer immunology and translational oncology. Learn about her work, mentorship and future goals in #cancerresearch: https://bit.ly/4eBZ4OP

The first week of the Cancer Center Summer Bootcamp took students beyond the classroom and into communities to learn how social, cultural and environmental factors influence health and well-being. #CommunityEngagement See what the students accomplished: https://bit.ly/3Sg28r9

A $6 million gift from Illinois alumnus and philanthropist Tai R. (Terry) Shin will advance #cancerresearch across the @uofilsystem.bsky.social, creating new opportunities for researchers and accelerating discoveries for years to come. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eBMM95

Tune in to WRLL 1450 AM’s "Cafecito con Vicky" on June 17 at 11 a.m. to hear from Carmen Barragan of Brighton Park Neighborhood Council as she shares updates on community initiatives and reflects on her experience as a 2024 Hope Leaders recipient. Listen live: https://bit.ly/4qCrJXA

The Cancer Center will host its 2026 Summer Continuing Medical Education (CME) Series on June 16, 17 and 24, at Fulton Labs in Chicago. The series is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers and healthcare professionals. Register here: https://bit.ly/4ubQ7Ac

Researchers and community members came together at the Cancer Center’s Community Lab Mixer on April 29 to explore ongoing #cancerresearch, share perspectives and tour the Pinho and Yamada labs alongside community partner Blood Cancer United. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uyXeTv

The Cancer Center will host its 2026 Summer Continuing Medical Education (CME) Series on June 16, 17 and 24, at Fulton Labs in Chicago. The series is designed for physicians, advanced practice providers and healthcare professionals. Register here: https://bit.ly/4ubQ7Ac

In partnership with Cancer Support Transformation, the Cancer Center's Hope Leaders Program is hosting a FREE, interactive gathering where community members and researchers come together and learn how studies are conducted. Register here: https://bit.ly/4e0swxX

Summer research is underway at the University of Illinois Cancer Center! U-CREATE and Winn CIPP launched June 1, with ResearcHStart and CHESS beginning June 15. #CancerResearchEducation #SummerOfDiscovery More here: https://bit.ly/4e0tWXE

Cancer Center member Hunter Holt, MD, MAS, is lead author of a @jamainternalmed.com article highlighting how self-collected HPV testing could expand access to cervical cancer screening and help reduce disparities. Read more: https://bit.ly/4dPo5pC #CervicalCancer #CancerResearch

Únase a nosotros en “Hombres Saludables, Familias Fuertes,” un evento comunitario sobre la prevención del cáncer de próstata y la salud de los hombres Latinos. 6 de junio | 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | 2300 S. Millard Ave., Chicago Regístrese: https://bit.ly/43ekDP2

Starting June 1, 30 students from across Illinois will join the University of Illinois Cancer Center for hands-on #cancerresearch training, mentorship and career exploration in medicine, public health and translational science. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uALH7j

The Cancer Center’s $150K Team Science Award supports collaborative research driving cancer discoveries and future National Cancer Institute funding. Led by Principal Investigator and Cancer Center Director Jan Kitajewski, PhD. #CancerResearch Read more: https://bit.ly/43i9Fbb

Join us on Friday, May 29, in Cairo, Illinois, for a free Breast Health & Health Fair from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.! Hosted with @idph.bsky.social, Community Health & Emergency Services Inc. (CHESI) and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois. Register here: https://bit.ly/4wil4Fg

The Cancer Center, @uihealth.bsky.social, Mile Square Health Center and the UIC College of Dentistry put on another successful annual screening awareness campaign for oral, head and neck cancer. Nearly 160 people received free screening exams. #OHANCAW Read more here: https://bit.ly/4d6BNE5