Their innovative research, supported by federal funding, shape the future of cancer care, from using digital communications to better access genetic services to increasing medicine’s effectiveness while lessening side effects.
A novel oral combination drug therapy evaluated at Huntsman Cancer Institute could treat and prevent melanoma spreading to the brain. Brain metastasis is the main cause of death from melanoma.
New findings highlight the positive impact of personalized exercise programs for lung cancer patients undergoing surgery and how they directly enhance patient outcomes, particularly in women.
Genomic analyses funded by the National Cancer Institute show that ovarian cancer mutations are nearly identical across populations, yet some differences emerged. This information may be relevant for treatment decisions.
These awards advance cancer research, support scientists, and establish a training program for students. The funding underscores a commitment to future cancer investigators and better patient outcomes.
Three executive leaders describe how they see Huntsman Cancer Institute advancing cancer care and research in 2025 and beyond, including increasing cancer care access for all.
Deanna Kepka, PhD, MPH, and the Global Oncology Initiative are revolutionizing cancer care through innovative HPV-related prevention and international partnerships, addressing global disparities in care.
Anna Parks, MD, was awarded the American Society of Hematology Junior Faculty Scholar Award, which supports promising early career hematologists committed to advancing the field through innovative research.
Five-year federally funded program aims to improve cancer care for rural and frontier residents in the Mountain West, bringing the latest in cancer care by providing access to clinical trials.
Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute have found that fewer sessions of higher dose vaginal cuff brachytherapy work just as well as more frequent, lower-dose treatments for endometrial cancer patients.
Utah Hockey Club and Huntsman Cancer Institute unite to honor those affected by cancer and support life-saving research in their second Hockey Fights Cancer night of the season.
The introduction of two da Vinci 5 systems enhances surgery precision and decreases recovery times for patients. This strengthens Huntsman Cancer Institute’s role as a leader in robotic surgical care.
Huntsman Cancer Institute hosted a ribbon cutting for a new mobile cancer screening clinic. The state-of-the-art unit brings crucial screening services to more patients throughout the state.
Huntsman Cancer Institute joins with other institutions through myeloMATCH, a program that matches patients with clinical trials that specifically target their disease.
Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers have identified a gene variant found in a high-altitude Andean population that may predict severity of diseases and responses to treatments for patients with certain types...
