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Distinguished Lecture Series features Hopkins’ Brawley
August 20, 2019
Distinguished Lecture Series features Hopkins’ Brawley

Otis W. Brawley, MD, will be the featured speaker at the University of Illinois Cancer Center’s Distinguished Lecture Series on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in…

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Hyundai bestows grant to fight pediatric cancer to UI Health
August 20, 2019
Hyundai bestows grant to fight pediatric cancer to UI Health
Tyler has newfound love for disparity research
August 20, 2019
Tyler has newfound love for disparity research
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August 20, 2019
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Upcoming Events

  1. Katherine Y. Tossas-Milligan, PhD, MS – Step 1: Catchment Area – The Organizing Principle of a Cancer Center’s Research Strategy

    August 27 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

  2. Otis Brawley, MD – Cancer Control in the 21st Century

    August 28 at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

  3. African Festival of the Arts

    August 30 - September 2

  4. Hair and Health: Myths and Facts examining cancer and black hair products – WVON Dr. in the House

    September 1 at 10:00 am - 11:00 am

  5. Greg S. Calip, PhD, PharmD, MPH – Mediation analyses to understand socioeconomic factors and cancer health disparities

    September 5 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Chicago Loop Life Expectancy
Austin, East Garfield Park, Englewood and West Englewood Life Expectancy

Life expectancy in the Chicago Loop is 85-years-old, but just a few miles away in the neighborhoods of Austin, East Garfield Park, Englewood and West Englewood, that age drops drastically to just over 70. We are striving to understand these differences and are working to reduce these burdens.