Sep 24, 2024 | Cancer Center News
As part of the Cancer Center at Illinois’ (CCIL) monthly segment at WCIA, CCIL Program Leader Erik Nelson was featured for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Nelson discussed new developments in ovarian cancer research and shared what motivates him to work in this...
Sep 18, 2024 | Cancer Center News
In collaboration with the School of Chemical Sciences, the Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) has provided support for significant infrastructure upgrades to the High-throughput Screening Facility (HTSF) which will dramatically expand and accelerate cancer research...
Sep 17, 2024 | Cancer Center News
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Illinois has discovered a potential new treatment option for drug-resistant breast cancer. Their findings, published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, demonstrates the role of activators of...
Sep 12, 2024 | Cancer Center News
For typical illnesses, the body’s immune system is a robust, pathogen-killing machine. It provides a general defense against harmful germs while also adapting and producing antibodies that target specific bacteria or viruses. After fighting off an infection like...
Sep 11, 2024 | Cancer Center News
A generous gift from the Groch family will honor Jonathan Groch’s legacy and provide a scholarship to support a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign student with financial need from the Chicago area. The Jonathan P. Groch Cancer Center at Illinois Scholarship will...
Sep 4, 2024 | Cancer Center News, Student Spotlight
For bioengineering student Leah Ju, Illinois runs in the family. Her parents met at the university when they were students, and both Leah and her brother decided to follow in their footsteps. Having just returned for her senior year, Leah is one step closer to joining...
Sep 3, 2024 | Cancer Center News
The Illini 4000 team was featured on WCIA in August, after riders finished their cross-country ride to fight cancer. The group raised more than $60,000 for cancer research and patient support services. The non-profit organization was founded in 2006 and is dedicated...
