Rockford TV Features Puri
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Spreading the word about the importance of lung cancer screening is a year-round effort for Neelu Puri, PhD, a member of the University of Illinois Cancer Center’s Translational Oncology Research Program.
However, in November, during Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Puri had the opportunity to reach a large audience when she was featured on local TV stations in Rockford, where she conducts research and helps to train the next generation of scientists.
Neelu Puri, PhD, (left) during a TV segment
An Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford, a regional campus of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), her work aims to translate cutting-edge molecular science into meaningful clinical impact for the Rockford region.
Her team is working to significantly improve early detection and survival outcomes for lung cancer patients by integrating innovative laboratory discoveries with strong community screening initiatives.
Click here to watch the segment on WTVO and FOX 39.
