A Thank You for Your Commitment to Advancing Cancer Research - Hoosier Cancer Research Network As we reflect on the past year, I want to thank our investigators, sites, funders, and the entire Hoosier Cancer Research Network team for your continued commitment to investigator-initiated cancer re...

CEO Brian Stemme reflects on a year of progress and collaboration at HCRN. Read more: hoosiercancer.org/a-thank-you-...

Special thanks to Chris Draft for joining the #BigTenCRCSummit! From painting ribbons and carrying bins to delivering an inspiring talk. We are grateful he shared the powerful message of Team Draft & the Chris Draft Family Foundation with us. #tacklingcancer #collaborationcures

HCRN welcomes Neelima Vidula, MD (Mass General Hospital) & Alison Conlin, MD, MPH (Providence Cancer Institute) as co-chairs of the Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Working Group, joining Carey Anders, MD (Duke Cancer Institute).
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HCRN’s Report Reveals Key Trends Shaping Investigator-Initiated Oncology Trials - Hoosier Cancer Research Network Hoosier Cancer Research Network has released a new report, “Investigator-Initiated Oncology Trials: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities,” that captures the experience and perspectives of more than 1...

We surveyed more than 130 researchers across our network, and 72% of them said IITs have been pivotal to their careers.
HCRN’s latest report explores how investigator-initiated trials are driving #oncology research forward.
Read more and download the report: hoosiercancer.org/hcrns-report...

This month, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium highlights our member institution Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Lawrence Fong, MD, who serves as scientific director of the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center at Fred Hutch.

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Sara Weiss, MD (Rutgers Cancer Institute), joins Vincent Ma, MD (University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health), as co-chairs of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium’s Melanoma Clinical Trial Working Group.

Read the full story: bigtencrc.org/ma-and-weiss...

This month’s Across the Consortium spotlights a wide range of updates from our member institutions. The July issue covers everything from groundbreaking therapies to community health outreach. Don't miss it!

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A Big Ten CRC study, BTCRC-BRE19-409, was presented at #AACR25 by Darian Louthan at UW Carbone Cancer Center.

Congratulations to all co-authors and study teams whose hard work led to this publication!

Read more: bigtencrc.org/btcrc-bre19-...

Big Ten CRC study, BTCRC-BRE18-337, led by Dr. Sneha Phadke of the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, was recently published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

Congrats to Dr. Phadke, co-authors, & study teams on this achievement!

Read more: bigtencrc.org/btcrc-bre18-...

Registration Now Open for 2025 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit - Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium July 8, 2025: The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium is excited to announce registration is now open for the 2025 Big Ten CRC Summit on Friday, September 12, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CT at the Big ...

Registration is now open for the 2025 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit!

Join us on Friday, September 12 at the Big Ten Conference Headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.

Learn more: bigtencrc.org/registration...
View the agenda and register: bigtencrc.org/summit/

Lisa Hayes, executive director of Pink-4-Ever and breast cancer survivor, joins Coral Omene, MD, PhD, and Ryan Nguyen, DO, to talk clinical trials, community care, and why equity in research matters.
Listen now: bigtencrc.org/clinical-res...
#cancerresearch #healthequity

We’re excited to share findings from our survey of investigators highlighting their experiences as clinical trialists. Key takeaways: funding challenges persist, IITs are a catalyst for early career development, and majority of respondents have contributed to practice-changing research. #OncSky

Congratulations to HCRN co-founder Dr. Rafat Ansari, who will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree from @notredame.bsky.social at its 180th University Commencement Ceremony on May 18!

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Add-On Ramucirumab for EGFR-Mutant NSCLC RAMOSE and RELAY trial results

@medpagetoday.bsky.social published a writeup on HCRN-LUN18-335 (The "RAMOSE" study), which was led by Dr. Xiuning Le of the @mdanderson.bsky.social. This writeup was based on research published in @ascocancer.bsky.social's Journal of Clinical Oncology. Read more www.medpagetoday.com/reading-room...

The Library of Babel: Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care, Research, and Education From Borges to IBM Watson and Beyond Despite missteps, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer-related research and education has grown more nuanced and promising. Dr. Gilberto Lopes considers how the field will balance

AI is coming of age in many industries, with untested hype slowly transforming into more precise, limited, validated tools. Here is one trajectory-in-progress, from the world of oncology care, via @ascocancer.bsky.social connection.asco.org/do/library-b...

This month, the Big Ten CRC highlights @michiganstateu.bsky.social as our featured member. Daniel Isaac, DO, MS, serves as the director of clinical research at @msuhumanmedicine.bsky.social Division of Hematology/Oncology. Read more: bigtencrc.org/member-featu...

This month’s Across the Consortium spotlights a wide range of updates from our member institutions. This issue covers everything from the effects of budget cuts to recent advances in cancer research and treatment, and more. Don’t miss it!

Read more: bigtencrc.org/across-the-c...

In this month’s Across the Consortium, the Big Ten CRC highlights advancements in colorectal, prostate, lung, and brain cancer research, grant recipients, leadership updates, and more.

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We met some amazing people and organizations today who are championing research and support for breast cancer patients. The full continuum of cancer care was present in strength today for #PinkOutTheStatehouse. So happy @mindidill.bsky.social could join me for this event.

Honored to represent Hoosier Cancer Research Network at the inaugural Pink Out the State House! Thank you to Hoosier Breast Cancer Advocates for convening an outstanding community of advocates, physician leaders, and legislators for this important event.

It's time for #ScreeningMadness! 🏀The Big Ten Cancer centers are teaming up to spread the word that #ColorectalCancer screening saves lives. Take the pledge and make it count for your team! bigtencrc.org/screeningmad...

We are thrilled to reintroduce Across the Consortium, a monthly article showcasing the latest news and events from our member institutions. Click on the link below to read all about what the Big Ten cancer centers are up to! bigtencrc.org/across-the-c...

Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium growing YouTube video by Inside Indiana Business

While Indy hosted the BigTen Basketball Tournaments, the Big Ten CRC was also in the spotlight! Brian Stemme, CEO of @hoosiercancer.bsky.social spoke with Inside INdiana Business about the power of collaboration in cancer research.

Watch the interviews here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXUP...

HCRN launched an updated website with new features and a modernized design, developed in collaboration with THE PLAID AGENCY. Visit our new website and read more about it here: hoosiercancer.org/hcrn-launche...

FULL SHOW: Indiana Farmers Brace for Tariffs, Big Ten's Fight Against Cancer, and Rural Education YouTube video by Inside Indiana Business

Hoosier Cancer Research Network CEO Brian Stemme talked last week with Inside Indiana Business about the impact of the @bigtencrc.bsky.social and how the HCRN team supports this vital work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuCc...

Strange, but sadly not surprising. Here’s what I’m seeing now.

This is both heartbreaking and deeply moving - a wonderful tribute to Dr. Asha Dhanarajan of Loyola University, who lost her battle with cancer at age 44. Thank you @ascocancer.bsky.social for publishing this. connection.asco.org/do/rememberi...

Could not agree more! As a parent of an adult trans daughter, I take offense that my loved ones are being excluded from legitimate scientific inquiry based on transient political ideology. May the good and the just prevail.

Thank you to all investigators who attended our Big Ten CRC GU Working Group meeting. We appreciate your time and the great discussion! #GU25

Congratulations, Dr. Noah Hahn of Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and all co-authors on presentation of the ADAPT-BLADDER (HCRN-GU16-243) Cohort 4 results at #GU25.