July 20, 2017:

Did you hear the latest news from across the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium? While it may seem impossible to keep pace with the member institutions in their fight against cancer, you do not have to miss the action. From historic moments, to monumental studies, to game-changing discoveries, you can celebrate the latest wins every time you tune in for another monthly edition of Across the Consortium!

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July 16, 2017:

The Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center hosted Doug Lowy, the acting director of the National Cancer Institute, for a full-day visit on June 28.

(Photo: Drs. Schneider (left) and Milan Radovich (middle) explain their work on the next generation of personalized medicine with Dr. Doug Lowy, acting director of the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Lowy visited the IU Simon Cancer Center on June 28. Photo credit: IU Simon Cancer Center)

In a series of small-group discussions in the morning, he met with cancer center members (members’ names appear in bold) and others to learn about:

• Pediatric genomics with D. Wade Clapp, MD, and Jamie Renbarger, MD, MS
• Breast cancer research program with Hari Nakshatri, PhD
• Komen Tissue Bank at IU Simon Cancer Center with Anna Maria Storniolo, MD
• Precision health with Bryan Schneider, MD, and Milan Radovich, PhD
• Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium and the Hoosier Cancer Research Network with Bert O’Neil, MD, Cynthia Burkhardt, RN, and Chris Fausel, PharmD
• Kenya and cancer with Patrick Loehrer, MD, Bob Einterz, MD, and Terry Vik, MD

In the afternoon, Dr. Lowy presented “NCI-supported Research: Concepts, Opportunities, and Applications” to cancer center members and others. Watch.

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