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IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center launches online early detection prevention campaign

A new public education campaign that focuses on cancer early detection and prevention has been launched by the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  May 16, 2023

Chuckstrong raises more than $1.7M for IU cancer research in its 11th year

On a night that celebrated the hope that comes from cancer research, the Chuckstrong initiative raised more than $1.7 million for research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  Apr 22, 2023

IU cancer researchers identify new target for breast cancer therapy

While trying to understand what initiates breast cells to become cancerous, researchers at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a new target for breast cancer treatment.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  Apr 20, 2023

IU cancer center researcher leads first in-human multiple myeloma study with 90.5 percent response rate

Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center served as the lead site for a promising first-in-human clinical trial for patients with relapsed multiple myeloma.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  Apr 17, 2023

IU cancer center receives American Cancer Society funding for research, education programs

As part of a longstanding partnership, the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center has received new and renewed funding from the American Cancer Society to support research and education programs.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  Mar 27, 2023

$3.3 million grant to IU researchers aims to increase colorectal cancer screening in rural Indiana

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center are addressing the low colorectal cancer screening rates in rural Indiana communities with a five-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  Mar 23, 2023

$8 million gift establishes research fund, endowed position for bile duct cancer at IU

To create a legacy for his soulmate and to honor their 42-year marriage, IU School of Medicine alumnus Kip E. Virts, MD, has made an $8 million estate gift to support bile duct cancer research at Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  Feb 13, 2023

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center sponsors Indiana racing driver Jackson Lee again in 2023

For the second consecutive season, the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is the primary sponsor of formula car driver Jackson Lee.

IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center  |  Feb 09, 2023

Gifts from Walther, Regenstrief foundations create cancer informatics chair at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

Gifts totaling $3 million will create an endowed chair in cancer informatics at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center.

IU School of Medicine  |  Jan 11, 2023

IU School of Medicine researchers publish findings which could help prevent side effects for breast cancer patients

Researchers at IU School of Medicine are learning more about ways to prevent serious side effects from chemotherapy used to treat breast cancer patients.

IU School of Medicine  |  Dec 20, 2022