Cancer Center news

In this video feature, cancer center member Joyce Schroeder, PhD, shares the latest breakthroughs in breast cancer research, focusing on how new drugs are targeting the EGFR oncogene—a key driver in cancer development and resistance. Discover how her lab is unraveling the complex interactions between cancer cells and the immune system, and learn about the journey from lab discoveries to real-world therapies.

This month's Convergence newsletter observes Breast Cancer Awareness month by sharing stories that connect innovative breast cancer research with compassionate patient care at Banner Health. These stories feature Cancer Center members Joyce A. Schroeder, PhD, and Nova Foster, MD.

University of Arizona Cancer Center researchers, led by Dr. Dan Theodorescu, will investigate how Y chromosome loss affects bladder cancer, supported by a $6.5 million, seven-year grant from the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Theodorescu received the NCI Outstanding Investigator Award to pursue innovative, high-risk cancer research.

Ginny L. Clements was honored for her support of breast cancer research at the University of Arizona during a home game on October 11. University leaders joined her on the field. The event highlighted breast cancer awareness and the university's gratitude to Clements for her tireless work as a cheerleader for breast cancer research.

A University of Arizona team will receive up to $2.7 million from the NIH to develop advanced non-invasive imaging technologies. Led by Florian Willomitzer and Dr. Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski, the team is one of four nationwide selected for the initiative aimed at improving deep, clear imaging inside the body.

The University of Arizona Volleyball team hosted a Dig Pink Night on Oct. 2 to raise breast cancer awareness, defeating Utah 3–2. The event honored U of A Cancer Center and Banner Health clinicians, shared educational messages, and united players and fans in pink to promote breast cancer screening and research.

Jennifer Barton, PhD, is leading two pilot trials using an advanced falloposcope, the first device to image and collect cells from fallopian tubes. Testing with 200 patients aims to improve early ovarian cancer detection and build on previous studies, with the goal of advancing the device toward clinical use.

The University of Arizona Skin Cancer Institute will host its third annual Fight Melanoma Golf Tournament on Nov. 8 at Omni Tucson National. The event includes golf, auctions, and talks by Jason Dupont, MD and Dylan Miller, PhD, supporting skin cancer research, education, patient care and community outreach.