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Working closely with the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Division of Cancer Population Science fosters the integration of cancer population sciences with clinical research.
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Together with our colleagues at @huntsmancancer.bsky.social, we packed 400+ food boxes at the Utah Food Bank during a time when food security is a huge challenge in our community. 💝 Love that this event brought faculty, staff & students to work & have fun together!

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November 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Thank you to Congresswoman Celeste Maloy for meeting with @neliulrich.bsky.social & Brad Cairns, PhD, to discuss cancer care across Utah’s 2nd district. As the state’s NCI-designated center, we’re dedicated to expanding research-driven care to every Utahn—from urban to rural to frontier communities.
June 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Inspiring poster presentations on #ColoCare by my colleagues and mentees! We fight colorectal cancer through innovation & dedication @huntsmancancer.bsky.social @vickybandera.bsky.social #AACR25
April 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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✈️Thank you to everyone who supported the Scholars in Motion Fund during Giving Day! ✈️We raised $2,425 — surpassing our goal and unlocking
@angiefagerlin.bsky.social $1,000 match gift! 🙌 Every gift, big or small, made a real impact! #UGivingDay #UGD25
April 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
🚨 New study featuring Dr. Tracy Onega: 7% of Medicare patients cross state lines for cancer care, nearly double for rural areas. Telehealth policies & physician licensure need updates to improve access.
Read more @ bit.ly/Rural44
@huntsmancancer.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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✨Trainee Highlight: Sophie Huebler✨
As a Biostatistics PhD trainee, she's grateful for the support that made travel possible—& hopes others can share the experience. 🌍🤝
💡 It is officially Giving Day! Donate to Scholars in Motion ✈️ fund: uofuhealth.org/PHSGD
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April 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Trainee Highlight: Alec Chapman

Meet Alec, a PhD trainee in Biostatistics! Thanks to the PHS travel fund, Alec was able to present his research and gain invaluable experience. 🌍📢

Help support these opportunities and donate to the Scholars in Motion✈️ fund: uofuhealth.org/PHSGD

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April 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Your support makes a difference! Ka-Ho Wong, a PhD trainee in Health Systems Research, benefits from travel funding to expand research, collaborate globally, and drive public health change.

💡 Give Early is LIVE! Support the Scholars in Motion fund today: uofuhealth.org/PHSGD

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March 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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🎉 Match Announcement Alert! 🎉
We are thrilled to share that our department chair, Dr.
@angiefagerlin.bsky.social, has generously agreed to match ALL donations up to $1,000! That means your gift will have double the impact in supporting our trainees
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March 26, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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We’re kicking off our 4th Annual Project Next Symposium, which brings together researchers and patients advocates, with a welcome message from our cancer center director @neliulrich.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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✈️Mark Your Calendars: Giving Day is April 8-9!✈️
We are excited to kick off a crowdfunding campaign for the Scholars in Motion Fund & we need your support!
Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference. Stay tuned for more details!
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March 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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New research led by @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social and @neliulrich.bsky.social shows personalized, remotely monitored exercise programs improve physical function and reduce fatigue for lung cancer surgery patients and help expand access to care in rural and underserved areas. bit.ly/3FsUljD
March 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Excited to see my dissertation work published in Cancer Research @theaacr.bsky.social 🎉! A big thank you to my chair, Jen Doherty and committee including @casey.greenelab.com for their mentorship on this project! Check out the highlights of our study below if interested 🧬😀
New research finds ovarian cancer mutations are nearly identical across populations, with key differences that may impact treatment. This study highlights the importance of diversity in cancer genomics and could help refine treatment strategies for all patients. bit.ly/4bHpifC
March 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
A new genomic study from @huntsmancancer.bsky.social & Emory University reveals key differences in ovarian cancer mutations across populations. Notably, Black women show higher rates of KRAS mutations and HRD, which could impact treatment options. Read more @ bit.ly/GSOCM25
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March 11, 2025 at 3:15 PM