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Welcome to the University of Illinois Cancer Center

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

The University of Illinois Cancer Center’s vision is to eliminate cancer health inequities 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 burden 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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Events

Monday, February 16, 2026

Prostate Cancer Working Group Meeting

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

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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, February 27, 2026

Clinical Research Investigator Seminar Series (CRISS)

Provides the information and skills needed to conduct clinical research at UIC at all stages of a study’s lifecycle.

Friday, April 3, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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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Featured Videos

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Two physicians walking down stairs. We are the University of Illinois Cancer Center
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
Miguel Ortega sharing his experience Meet Miguel Ortega
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

Cancer Center News

Chriqui in American Journal of Preventive Medicine

02/11/2026

University of Illinois Cancer Center member Jamie Chriqui, PhD, is the corresponding author of an article on reducing childhood obesity published in the February issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship Awardee

02/10/2026

The PhRMA Foundation awarded a Predoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery to University of Illinois Cancer Center trainee Kate Alexander.

Collaborative Oncogeneralist Training Program to Strengthen Cancer Prevention and Survivorship Care

02/09/2026

The Oncogeneralist Training Program equips clinicians to address the complex medical and psychosocial needs of cancer survivors, while also identifying patients who may benefit from enhanced cancer prevention strategies based on personal risk factors or family history.

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