Apr. 21, 2017:

Innovative therapies with hard-hitting impact; that must have been the game plan developed in the last huddle of the Big Ten Cancer Centers!  This month’s Across the Consortium is your instant replay of the amazing achievements making headlines across the country, from dynamic new treatments to prototype diagnostics for early detection.  Be inspired as you catch all the action.

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April 19, 2017:

The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium will host meetings for the Big Ten CRC Foundation, Cancer Center Directors, Steering Committee, and Clinical Trial Working Groups during ASCO 2017. Read More

April 1, 2017:

Investigator Spotlight

Lawrence Feldman, MD

Educational Background: MD from University of Michigan

Research Interests: Dr. Feldman’s research interests lie in finding the optimal treatments to improve the response, survival rates, and quality of life in the treatment of lung and head and neck cancers. He is the UIC Principal Investigator on several studies that test the role of targeted agents in the treatment of lung and head and neck cancer. He is also interested in the application of large databases to answer critical clinical questions in the management of these malignancies.

Fun Facts: He is a “gym rat” and loves the game of basketball.

His father was a family practice physician and used to make house calls.

He and his wife have 2 grown sons and 2 dogs (cocker spaniels).

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