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By: University of Cincinnati Cancer Center
Each year, the PRAISE Awards celebrate individuals who lead cancer-related projects and initiatives that make a meaningful difference in our communities through partnerships, research, advocacy, innovation, service and education (PRAISE). This year, five individuals received a PRAISE Award.
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is strengthening community-engaged research by directly involving members of its Community Advisory Board (CAB) in the review of pilot grant applications.
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center's Research Ready Program is helping build trust and understanding of cancer research by equipping community members with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about research participation.
A new study led by Robert Van Haren, MD, MSPH, a member of the Experimental Therapeutics Research Program at the Cancer Center, and his research team have found that while more Americans are talking with their healthcare providers about lung cancer screening, overall screening rates among eligible individuals remain alarmingly low.
By: Taylor Jo Young
The Trainee Associate Membership (TAM) Program supports the next generation of cancer researchers through pilot grants, travel awards and career development opportunities. This cycle, four trainees were recognized for their innovative research.
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Pilot Project Award Program is dedicated to advancing cancer research by providing pilot funding to faculty investigators. This cycle, eight Cancer Center members received funding for their pilot projects.
May is National Cancer Research Month, a time to recognize the critical role research plays in advancing cancer prevention, detection, treatment and survivorship.
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The Office of Community Outreach & Engagement is proud to work with many cancer survivors and share their experiences. Learn more about Mayra & Artemio Castro, husband and wife who were each diagnosed with cancer within 6 months.
By: Nyla Sauter
The Student Cancer Outreach and Research Initiative (SCORI) is a youth-focused cancer education group that raises awareness of cancer prevention strategies and early detection.
The annual PRAISE Awards recognize individuals whose cancer-related work drives meaningful change through partnerships, research, advocacy, innovation, service, and education.
April is National Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about the disease, along with risk factors and possible symptoms.
The Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) is committed to developing the next generation of cancer researchers and providers. Congratulations to the Trainee Associate Members selected for the Fall 2025 Pilot Project, Travel and Paper of the Year Awards.
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Pilot Project Award Program is dedicated to advancing cancer research by providing pilot funding to faculty investigators. In the Fall 2025 cycle, five of our Cancer Center members received funding for their pilot projects.
The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is pleased to announce the latest awardees of the Survivorship Pilot Project Award Program, supported by the Schiff Family Foundation Cancer Survivorship Research Fund. This program funds early-stage survivorship research with the goal of generating preliminary data, fostering collaboration and supporting investigators entering the field.
By: Nyla Sauter, MS
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common and preventable cancers in the United States, yet it remains the second leading cause of cancer death when men and women are combined. This March, in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we are taking stock of where the field stands, what the data tells us about our region, and how the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is responding, from improving screening uptake to advancing precision therapeutics.
Congratulations to the 2026 Dr. Peter Stambrook Pilot Grant awardees, Minzhe Guo, PhD and Eric Vick, MD, PhD. These awards are supported by the American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant Program which funds pilot grant program specifically dedicated to early-stage investigators working in cancer-related fields.
By: Melinda Butsch Kovacic, PhD, MPH
Melinda Butsch Kovacic, PhD, MPH, shares her experience at ACS-CAN Cancer Awareness Day in Frankfort, where advocates and survivors came together to advance tobacco prevention policy and reduce Kentucky’s cancer burden.
In recognition of National Cancer Prevention Month, the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center is advancing strategies to reduce cancer risk through prevention research, education and community engagement. From innovative screening approaches to community-based initiatives, these efforts aim to improve early detection and reduce cancer burden across our region.
A new NIH T32 grant will support multidisciplinary training at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center to prepare pre- and postdoctoral scholars to translate cancer discoveries from the lab to the clinic.
The Office of CRTEC piloted the first trainee exchange with the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center giving trainees an opportunity to meet with experts and share their research findings.
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