Cancer Therapeutics

University of Illinois researchers are leading national efforts in cancer therapeutics, combining their strength and expertise in organic and natural products chemistry to collaborate across campus and develop on-campus testing pipelines. From breast to brain cancers, Cancer Center at Illinois scientists are discovering new compounds, developing tissue model systems, and innovating drug delivery strategies using engineering technologies. Many therapeutics conceived at the Cancer Center at Illinois have moved into clinical trial phases, with track records of patient success and overall improved health outcomes. 

Learn more about the CCIL’s research program dedicated to cancer drug discovery.

Researchers

Martin Burke

Martin Burke

Professor, Chemistry

Jefferson Chan

Jefferson Chan

Associate Professor, Chemistry

Lin-Feng Chen

Lin-Feng Chen

Professor, Biochemistry

Mark Cohen

Mark Cohen

Dean & Chief Academic Officer, Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Chair, Internal Advisory Council

Hee-Sun Han

Hee-Sun Han

Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Paul Hergenrother

Paul Hergenrother

Deputy Director

Professor, Chemistry

David Kranz

David Kranz

Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry

Angad Mehta

Angad Mehta

Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Samy Meroueh

Samy Meroueh

Professor, Biochemistry

Douglas Mitchell

Douglas Mitchell

Professor, Chemistry

Kendrith Rowland

Kendrith Rowland

Oncologist, Carle Cancer Center

David Sarlah

David Sarlah

Associate Professor, Chemistry

David Shapiro

David Shapiro

Professor, Biochemistry

Stephen Sligar

Stephen Sligar

Professor, Biochemistry

Michael Spinella

Michael Spinella

Professor, Comparative Biosciences

Chitra Subramanian

Chitra Subramanian

Research Associate Professor, Biomedical & Translational Sciences

Kai Zhang

Kai Zhang

Associate Professor, Biochemistry