Cancer researchers and engineers are envisioning a world without cancer.
$10.8M initiative unites engineering and health researchers to seek novel cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment methods
Dr. Juanita Merchant and Dr. Junaid Arshad were two of the UACC researchers to speak at the 4th Annual Drug Discovery Summit held in Phoenix, AZ
Senator Sinema presents UACC Director, Joann Sweasy, with a senate resolution to declare July 20 as National Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
First Lady Jill Biden meets with UArizona Cancer Center to discuss Moonshot
The Tucson Country Club Women's Golf Association held a fundraiser in April to support the Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute, which raised a total of $40,000.
Dr. Liesl Folks, provost at UArizona toured the Cancer Center facilities and met with Dr. Joann Sweasy, director of the Cancer Center.
The Clinical Trials Office at the Cancer Center thanks our CTO staff for their continued efforts to help advance cancer treatments and improve the lives of patients through clinical research on National Clinical Trials Day.
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UACC Director Attends Whitehouse Holiday Party
University of Arizona Cancer Center(UACC) Director, Dr. Joann Sweasy, attended a White House Holiday Party on December 21.
Oscars Red Carpet Welcomed UArizona Cancer Center Researcher
Whether it is Bollywood dancing or hobnobbing with stars, Dr. Rachna Shroff fits it all in around her research on gastrointestinal cancer treatments. Read More
Dr. Kelly Palmer to Moderate Panel Discussion on Spirituality in Black Health
Dr. Kelly Palmer, PhD, MS, of the University of Arizona Cancer Center and the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health will moderate a panel discussion on March 23 on The Role of Spirituality in Black Health. Read More
Cancer Center Leader Appointed to Establish Inaugural Office
Dr. Jennifer Hatcher has been appointed as Associate Director of Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) for the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Read More
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