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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Sep 2

HCRN welcomes Anna Pavlick, DO, MBA (Weill Cornell), Michael C. Lowe, MD, MA (Emory Winship), and Arkadiusz Z. Dudek, MD, PhD (Mayo Clinic) as co-chairs of the Melanoma Clinical Trial Working Group.

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Aug 26

HCRN welcomes Neelima Vidula, MD (Mass General Hospital) & Alison Conlin, MD, MPH (Providence Cancer Institute) as co-chairs of the Breast Cancer Clinical Trial Working Group, joining Carey Anders, MD (Duke Cancer Institute).
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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jul 14

We surveyed more than 130 researchers across our network, and 72% of them said IITs have been pivotal to their careers.
HCRN’s latest report explores how investigator-initiated trials are driving #oncology research forward.
Read more and download the report: hoosiercancer.org/hcrns-report...

HCRN’s Report Reveals Key Trends Shaping Investigator-Initiated Oncology Trials - Hoosier Cancer Research Network

Hoosier Cancer Research Network has released a new report, “Investigator-Initiated Oncology Trials: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities,” that captures the experience and perspectives of more than 1...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jul 2

HCRN’s new report shares insights from a survey of more than 130 researchers across our national network, revealing key trends, challenges, and the impact of IITs on cancer research.
Read more and download the report: hoosiercancer.org/hcrns-report...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · May 14

@medpagetoday.bsky.social published a writeup on HCRN-LUN18-335 (The "RAMOSE" study), which was led by Dr. Xiuning Le of the @mdanderson.bsky.social. This writeup was based on research published in @ascocancer.bsky.social's Journal of Clinical Oncology. Read more www.medpagetoday.com/reading-room...

Add-On Ramucirumab for EGFR-Mutant NSCLC

RAMOSE and RELAY trial results

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · May 13

Congratulations to HCRN co-founder Dr. Rafat Ansari, who will receive an honorary Doctor of Science degree from @notredame.bsky.social at its 180th University Commencement Ceremony on May 18!

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · May 12

We are excited to participate in the @ascocancer.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago! Find us at booth #36117! Learn about our planned activities and featured abstracts at hoosiercancer.org/hcrns-presen... #ASCO2025

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Apr 8

HCRN is looking for a passionate, dynamic communications and marketing coordinator who will help amplify our mission, reach new audiences, and elevate the impact of our research.

Learn more here: hoosiercancer.org/careers/#ope...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Mar 30

Come out to the Indiana Statehouse for Breast Cancer Advocacy Day on Monday! Hoosier Cancer Research Network will be on hand to share how we support researchers working to improve the lives of cancer patients through clinical trials. fox59.com/morning-news...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Mar 26

Study Highlight🧑‍⚕️🔬HCRN-GI23-643 is a randomized trial of regorafenib in combination with pembrolizumab or pembrolizumab monotherapy for patients with MSI-H colorectal cancer. Currently open to accrual at @adventhealth.bsky.social Orlando & @upmchillmancc.bsky.social. hoosiercancer.org/all-clinical...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Mar 21

HCRN launched an updated website with new features and a modernized design, developed in collaboration with THE PLAID AGENCY. Visit our new website and read more about it here: hoosiercancer.org/hcrn-launche...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Mar 17

Hoosier Cancer Research Network CEO Brian Stemme talked last week with Inside Indiana Business about the impact of the @bigtencrc.bsky.social and how the HCRN team supports this vital work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuCc...

FULL SHOW: Indiana Farmers Brace for Tariffs, Big Ten's Fight Against Cancer, and Rural Education

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Feb 27

Researchers participating in the HCRN-GU16-260 study have published a correlative analysis in Cancer Discovery. Congratulations to all co-authors and study teams whose hard work led to this publication! Read more: hoosiercancer.org/correlative-...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Feb 26

A HCRN non-small cell lung cancer study (RAMOSE trial) was published and featured in the February 1, 2025 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Congratulations to all co-authors and study teams whose hard work led to this publication!
Read more: hoosiercancer.org/hcrn-non-sma...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Feb 14

Congratulations to Dr. Deepak Kilari of @froedtert.bsky.social and all co-authors on presenting the ABATE study, HCRN-GU18-343! #GU25

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Cris Bergerot, PhD @crisbergerot.bsky.social · Feb 14

Exciting findings from the HCRN GU18-343 ABATE study: A phase 2 trial evaluating cabozantinib + atezolizumab as neoadjuvant treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer! 🚀🔬 Don’t miss the insights at @ascocancer.bsky.social #GU25

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Feb 13

Thank you to everyone who attended our GU Working Group meeting. We appreciate your time and contributions to the discussion! #GU25

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Feb 13

HCRN is set to participate in @ascocancer.bsky.social GU 2025 in San Francisco from February 13-15, 2025, with HCRN-GU16-243 being presented as a Rapid Oral Abstract, and several other studies as poster presentations. Read more: hoosiercancer.org/five-hcrn-st...

Five HCRN studies presented at ASCO GU 2025, with HCRN-GU16-243 as a rapid oral abstract - Hoosier Cancer Research Network

Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) is set to participate in ASCO GU 2025 in San Francisco from February 13-15, 2025, with HCRN-GU16-243 being presented as […]

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jan 28

HCRN-LUN21-497, titled, “Results from a phase II study of GT103 in combination with pembrolizumab in refractory, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer,” was presented at SITC 2024 by Jeffrey Clarke, MD, of Duke University.

Read more: hoosiercancer.org/hcrn-lun21-4...

HCRN-LUN21-497 presented at SITC 2024 - Hoosier Cancer Research Network

A Hoosier Cancer Research Network study, HCRN-LUN21-497, titled, “Results from a phase II study of GT103 in combination with pembrolizumab in refractory, metastatic non-small cell […]

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jan 24

We are happy to announce our arrival on Bluesky! In addition to X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, you can now connect with us on here at @hoosiercancer.bsky.social. Follow us and join the growing conversation!

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jan 23

Thank you to all investigators who joined the HCRN GI Clinical Trial Working Group meeting this morning. Great discussion on new concepts and current studies. #GI25 #OncSky #MedSky

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jan 22

HCRN-GI23-643 will be presented as a Trials in Progress poster at the @ascocancer.bsky.social Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium 2025 in San Francisco. This study is led by Ibrahim Sahin, MD, of UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.

Read more: hoosiercancer.org/hcrn-gi23-64...

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jan 15

A correlative study related to HCRN-GU16-243 was presented at #SUO2024 by Noah Hahn, MD, of Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Congratulations to Dr. Hahn and co-authors!

Read more: hoosiercancer.org/hcrn-gu16-24...

HCRN-GU16-243 presented at SUO 2024 - Hoosier Cancer Research Network

A correlative study related to the Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) clinical trial, HCRN-GU16-243, titled, “A Phase 1 Trial of Durvalumab in Combination with Bacillus […]

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jan 15

Congrats to Rana Mckay of UC San Diego Health Moores Cancer Center on being elected to the @ascocancer.bsky.social Nominating Committee! She serves as a co-chair of the our GU Clinical Trial Working Group & is a sponsor-investigator of multiple HCRN studies.

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network @hoosiercancer.bsky.social · Jan 15

The NePtune study tests if combining olaparib + hormone therapy before surgery can reduce cancer & recurrence in prostate cancer patients with DNA repair mutations. It aims to improve outcomes for men with aggressive localized prostate cancer.
Learn more: www.facingourrisk.org/blog/what-is...