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$3.3 million grant to IU researchers aims to increase colorectal cancer screening in rural Indiana

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are addressing the low colorectal cancer screening rates in rural Indiana communities with a five-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Mar 23, 2023

$8 million gift establishes research fund, endowed position for bile duct cancer at IU

To create a legacy for his soulmate and to honor their 42-year marriage, IU School of Medicine alumnus Kip E. Virts, MD, has made an $8 million estate gift to support bile duct cancer research at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Feb 13, 2023

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center sponsors Indiana racing driver Jackson Lee again in 2023

For the second consecutive season, the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is the primary sponsor of formula car driver Jackson Lee.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center | Feb 09, 2023

Gifts from Walther, Regenstrief foundations create cancer informatics chair at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

Gifts totaling $3 million will create an endowed chair in cancer informatics at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

IU School of Medicine | Jan 11, 2023

IU School of Medicine researchers publish findings which could help prevent side effects for breast cancer patients

Researchers at IU School of Medicine are learning more about ways to prevent serious side effects from chemotherapy used to treat breast cancer patients.

IU School of Medicine | Dec 20, 2022

IU School of Medicine launches state’s first andrology and sexual medicine fellowship

Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Urology is now accepting applications for a new fellowship focused on andrology and male sexual and reproductive medicine.

IU School of Medicine | Dec 14, 2022

New Walther Professor in Supportive Oncology to focus on music therapy for cancer patients

Indiana University School of Medicine has named Sheri Robb, PhD, a Walther Professor of Supportive Oncology.

IU School of Medicine | Dec 05, 2022

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center partners with nation’s top cancer organizations to endorse initiative to increase lung cancer screening in the United States

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has partnered with more than 50 cancer organizations to issue a call to action urging individuals, providers and insurers to increase access to and utilization of low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for those at high risk for lung cancer.

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Cancer center launches new PhD program in translational cancer biology

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is now offering a new PhD program dedicated to clinically relevant research in cancer biology.

IU School of Medicine | Oct 26, 2022

IU cancer center names new director for the world’s only healthy breast tissue bank

Michele Coté, PhD, will serve as director of the Susan G. Komen Tissue Bank at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.