Cancer Research | IU School of Medicine

At Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, we know that research cures cancer.

IU has done it before: Four decades ago, an IU team led by Lawrence Einhorn, MD, developed the cure for testis cancer. This trailblazing work has since saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of young men worldwide. Today, Dr. Einhorn continues to work alongside nearly 300 cancer researchers dedicated to defeating cancer.

Our work is driven by constant reminders that science saves lives – including those of our own colleagues. Every day, research nurse Alesha Arnold, RN, fights cancer on two fronts: personally and professionally. When she offers a patient hope through participation in a clinical trial, she speaks from personal experience as the drug currently extending her life was only approved for her type of cancer in 2018.

Keep exploring to learn more about how research at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is improving lives in Indiana and beyond.

Breast Cancer Research

We don’t mind a challenge. That’s why our researchers are tackling the most difficult-to-treat types of breast cancer.

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Lung Cancer Research

Our lung cancer researchers find answers that help devise better treatments, increase survival, and enhance patients’ quality of life.

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Multiple Myeloma Research

Our program is led by some of the top multiple myeloma researchers in the world, and we have our sights set on finding a cure.

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Nearly 300 Researchers with expertise on nearly all cancers

113 Cancer research laboratories at IU

91 of 92 Indiana counties with residents in IU clinical trials

Pancreatic Cancer Research

With your help, we can find ways to better detect and treat pancreatic cancer.

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Testicular Cancer Research

Our researchers won't rest until the testicular cancer survival rate is 100 percent, and the side effects of treatment are minimized.

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Simon Says Expert Series

Take part in a monthly virtual event where you can hear directly from our scientists on various topics.

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Learn more about IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is Indiana’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and one of only 51 in the nation. The center is also a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of 32 leading cancer centers. Our researchers are faculty at IU School of Medicine, IU School of Nursing and IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IUPUI among other IU schools. Through our partnership with Indiana University Health, cancer patients benefit from our medical expertise and cutting-edge research. Contact us to learn more.

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