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Welcome to the University of Illinois Cancer Center

Our mission is to provide innovative care designed to eliminate cancer health disparities by elevating the voices of our communities as stakeholders in discovery, education, and the provision of care.

Our vision is to eliminate cancer health disparities and improve cancer outcomes for all.

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Introducing the Data Hub for Communities

The University of Illinois Cancer Center’s Data Hub for Communities is an interactive platform that allows you to explore and visualize data about the impact of cancer and its risk factors across multiple geographic levels within Illinois. Data are available to download as charts, maps, tables, and more.

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Cancer Center News

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In the News

10/15/2026

University of Illinois Cancer Center members are thought leaders in cancer research and oncology. “In the News” is an occasional feature highlighting recent media appearances.

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AML Outcomes Differ

10/15/2026

The National Cancer Institute awarded a two-year $422,000 grant to University of Illinois Cancer Center member Andrei Gartel, PhD, to examine what might influence differences in outcomes for some patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), an aggressive blood cancer with persistently poor outcomes in which relapse is common.

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Researcher Spotlight on Reizine

10/13/2026

University of Illinois Cancer Center member Natalie Reizine, MD, is featured in a Researcher Spotlight by Cures Within Reach (CWR), a global nonprofit that identifies and funds clinical trials testing approved therapies for unsolved diseases.

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Featured Videos

Miguel Ortega sharing his experience
Miguel Ortega sharing his experience Meet Miguel Ortega
Donald Barge sharing his experience Meet Donald Barge
Yolanda Johnson on her experiences being on a clinical trial. Meet Yolanda Johnson
A woman looking into a microscope. Breast Cancer Survivors Tour Research Labs
William Cardona and his sister, Marlin Salgado Meet William Cardona and Marlin Salgado
Pamela Thomas-Hall on her experiences being on a clinical trial. Meet Pamela Thomas-Hall

Events

Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, from 4 – 5 p.m.

Prostate Cancer Working Group Meeting

Discussion includes a presentation, programmatic announcements and updates from leaders.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, from 3 – 4 p.m.

Cancer Biology Program Meeting

The scientific goal of the Cancer Biology (CB) Program is to understand the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie tumor initiation, progression and metastasis.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, from 9 – 10 a.m.

Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series

The Survivorship Lecture Series is a monthly speaker event sponsored by the University of Illinois Cancer Center, featuring presentations by leaders in the field on topics in cancer survivorship.

Friday, April 16, 2027

Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium and Student/Trainee Poster Competition

Join the University of Illinois Cancer Center community for a day of cancer research, collaboration, and conversation featuring scientific presentations, a community advocate speaker, and a student and trainee poster competition.

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