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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, December 15, 2025

Prostate Cancer Working Group Meeting

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

Canceled, Tuesday, December 16, 2025

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.

Friday, January 23, 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

Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium

Save the Date: The University of Illinois Cancer Center Dr. Gary Kruh Cancer Research Symposium is on Friday, April 3, 2026.

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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

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Research at ASH and SABCS Meetings

12/08/2025

The 2025 American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) feature research from authors affiliated with the University of Illinois Cancer Center, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and UI Health, the academic health enterprise at UIC that includes the Cancer Center.

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University Scholars: Sun, Khetani

12/02/2025

Two University of Illinois Cancer Center members, Jun Sun, PhD, and Salman Khetani, PhD, are among the six faculty members honored as part of the 2025-2026 University Scholars Program.

Cancer Center Certified Genetic Counselor Vivian Pan

Pan Featured in Publication, Podcast

12/01/2025

Vivian Pan, MS, CGC, Senior Genetic Counselor at the University of Illinois Cancer Center, was featured in an online article and a podcast discussing the evolving role of genetic counseling.

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