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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

Grooup photo from 2026 Trainee Annual Membership Meeting

Trainee Annual Membership Meeting Recap

09/15/2026

The University of Illinois Cancer Center welcomed about 40 trainees and attendees to its 2026 Trainee Membership Annual Meeting, themed "Connecting Disciplines to Advance Cancer Research and Discovery," and hosted by the Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination Office.

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Apply for New Cancer Research Training Career Program

09/11/2026

A $660,000 grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) is funding a new cancer research training and career program for post-baccalaureate scholars at the University of Illinois Cancer Center, and the deadline to apply for the inaugural cohort is Sunday, Oct. 18, at 11:59 p.m. (CT).

Photo left to right of Jessie Li, Faith Oladejo and Mingyue "Mia" Lu

2026 Fall Trainee Travel Awardees

09/10/2026

Announcing the University of Illinois Cancer Center 2026 Fall Trainee Travel Awardees.

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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, Sept. 21, 2026, from 4 – 5 p.m.

Prostate Cancer Working Group Meeting

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

Tuesday, Sept. 22, 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, Sept. 24, 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, Oct. 9, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dr. Tapas Das Gupta Cancer Research Symposium

The University of Illinois Cancer Center Dr. Tapas Das Gupta Cancer Research Symposium is on October 9, 2026.

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