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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · 24d

Special thanks to Chris Draft for joining the #BigTenCRCSummit! From painting ribbons and carrying bins to delivering an inspiring talk. We are grateful he shared the powerful message of Team Draft & the Chris Draft Family Foundation with us. #tacklingcancer #collaborationcures

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Aug 6

Sara Weiss, MD (Rutgers Cancer Institute), joins Vincent Ma, MD (University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health), as co-chairs of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium’s Melanoma Clinical Trial Working Group.

Read the full story: bigtencrc.org/ma-and-weiss...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Jul 28

This month, the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium highlights our member institution Fred Hutch Cancer Center and Lawrence Fong, MD, who serves as scientific director of the Immunotherapy Integrated Research Center at Fred Hutch.

Read more: bigtencrc.org/member-featu...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Jul 15

This month’s Across the Consortium spotlights a wide range of updates from our member institutions. The July issue covers everything from groundbreaking therapies to community health outreach. Don't miss it!

Read more: bigtencrc.org/across-the-c...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Jul 15

A Big Ten CRC study, BTCRC-BRE19-409, was presented at #AACR25 by Darian Louthan at UW Carbone Cancer Center.

Congratulations to all co-authors and study teams whose hard work led to this publication!

Read more: bigtencrc.org/btcrc-bre19-...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Jul 15

Big Ten CRC study, BTCRC-BRE18-337, led by Dr. Sneha Phadke of the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, was recently published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.

Congrats to Dr. Phadke, co-authors, & study teams on this achievement!

Read more: bigtencrc.org/btcrc-bre18-...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Jul 8

Registration is now open for the 2025 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit!

Join us on Friday, September 12 at the Big Ten Conference Headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois.

Learn more: bigtencrc.org/registration...
View the agenda and register: bigtencrc.org/summit/

Registration Now Open for 2025 Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium Summit - Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium

July 8, 2025: The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium is excited to announce registration is now open for the 2025 Big Ten CRC Summit on Friday, September 12, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. CT at the Big ...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Lisa Hayes, executive director of Pink-4-Ever and breast cancer survivor, joins Coral Omene, MD, PhD, and Ryan Nguyen, DO, to talk clinical trials, community care, and why equity in research matters.
Listen now: bigtencrc.org/clinical-res...
#cancerresearch #healthequity

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · May 22

This month’s Across the Consortium spotlights a wide range of updates from our member institutions. This issue covers everything from the effects of budget cuts to recent advances in cancer research and treatment, and more. Don’t miss it!

Read more: bigtencrc.org/across-the-c...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · May 13

This month, the Big Ten CRC highlights @michiganstateu.bsky.social as our featured member. Daniel Isaac, DO, MS, serves as the director of clinical research at @msuhumanmedicine.bsky.social Division of Hematology/Oncology. Read more: bigtencrc.org/member-featu...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.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 bigtencrc.org/big-ten-crcs.... #ASCO2025

Big Ten CRC’s presence at ASCO 2025 - Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium

May 12, 2025: The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) is set to participate in the American Society of Clinical Oncology® (ASCO) 2025 Annual Meeting in Chicago from May 30 to June 3. Duri...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · May 1

Drs. Roberto Benzo, of OSU & David Cella, of Northwestern University, have been awarded the Jessen Award for their research proposal, “Development of a Digital Intervention to Promote Cardiovascular Health in Prostate Cancer Survivors: A Cardio-Oncology Approach.” bigtencrc.org/big-ten-crc-...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Apr 30

In this month’s Across the Consortium, the Big Ten CRC highlights advancements in colorectal, prostate, lung, and brain cancer research, grant recipients, leadership updates, and more.

Read more: bigtencrc.org/across-the-c...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Apr 30

Kudos to UW Carbone Cancer Center for being presented with the 2024 Big Ten CRC Institutional Leadership Award, given to the member institution that has "the greatest overall contribution to the success of the consortium." We're grateful to collaborate with your outstanding team!🎉

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Apr 9

Dr. David Dickens of the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and Kristen Smith of Northwestern Medicine explore fertility preservation challenges in young adults with cancer in this impactful “AYA Cancer in Focus” episode.

Listen here: player.captivate.fm/episode/4573...

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Research and Survivorship: A conversation about oncofertility

Quickly and easily listen to AYA Cancer in Focus for free!

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Apr 8

More than 50 people pledged to get screened for #ColorectalCancer during our #ScreeningMadness campaign! Congrats to @luriecancer.bsky.social for leading all participating sites in total pledges! Thank you to all who participated for supporting #ColorectalCancer awareness & prevention. 🎊 🏀

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Apr 7

The Big Ten CRC highlights IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center (IUSCCC) as our featured member. Misty Shields, MD, PhD, is an IUSCCC associate member of the Experimental & Developmental Therapeutics research program & assistant professor of clinical medicine. Read more bigtencrc.org/member-featu...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Mar 31

The #ScreeningMadness tournament isn’t over yet! 🏀There’s still time to make #ColorectalCancer screening part of your game plan - take the pledge today and make it count for your favorite Big Ten team! bigtencrc.org/screeningmad...

Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Mar 24

There’s still time to join #ScreeningMadness! 🏀 The Big Ten Cancer centers are rallying together to remind you #ColorectalCancer screening saves lives. Take the pledge today! 🎗️👉 bigtencrc.org/screeningmad...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Mar 24

While Indy hosted the BigTen Basketball Tournaments, the Big Ten CRC was also in the spotlight! Brian Stemme, CEO of @hoosiercancer.bsky.social spoke with Inside INdiana Business about the power of collaboration in cancer research.

Watch the interviews here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXUP...

Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium growing

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Mar 17

It's time for #ScreeningMadness! 🏀The Big Ten Cancer centers are teaming up to spread the word that #ColorectalCancer screening saves lives. Take the pledge and make it count for your team! bigtencrc.org/screeningmad...

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Mar 17

We are thrilled to reintroduce Across the Consortium, a monthly article showcasing the latest news and events from our member institutions. Click on the link below to read all about what the Big Ten cancer centers are up to! bigtencrc.org/across-the-c...

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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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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Feb 14

Congratulations to Dr. Adriana Ramos-Medero of @pennstatehealth.bsky.social Hershey Medical Center and all co-authors on presenting a correlative study from the BTCRC-GU15-023 study!

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Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium @bigtencrc.bsky.social · Feb 14

Thank you to all investigators who attended our Big Ten CRC GU Working Group meeting. We appreciate your time and the great discussion! #GU25

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