News Archives - April 2007
Watch for our "new look"In our May issue we will feature our transition to our new name the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. Our thanks again for the generous donation from the Simons. More...Apr 27, 2007
Outrun the Sun is June 2Outrun the Sun, Inc. is pleased to partner with Neutrogena for the 2007 Outrun the Sun Race on Saturday , June 2, on the IUPUI campus. More...Apr 26, 2007
Grants and Awards More...Apr 26, 2007
New Member Studies Stem CellsSunanda Basu, PhD, assistant research professor in microbiology and immunology has joined the Indiana University Cancer Center as an associate member of Hematopoiesis, Microenvironment and Immunology Program. Basu’s research aims to understand the molecular mechanisms regulating localization and proliferation of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells in their niche. More...Apr 26, 2007
New Breeding Services Available Through Stem Cell Transplant CoreThe Indiana University Cancer Center Stem Cell Transplant Core, formerly known as the Transplant and Xenograft Core, added new breeding services this month. In addition to the previously available BoyJ and NOD/SCID murine services, NOD/SCID/gc null (NS2) mice, which are deficient in the Interleukin-2 receptor common g chain component, are also now available for all cancer center investigators. More...Apr 26, 2007
Yiannoutsos Steps Down, Perkins Assumes Role as Biostatistics Core DirectorSusan M. Perkins, PhD, associate professor of medicine, has assumed the role of director for the Biostatistics and Data Management Core (BDMC) of the Indiana University Cancer Center. Perkins replaces Constantin T. Yiannoutsos, PhD, who has served as the core director since its inception in 2002. More...Apr 26, 2007
IU Cancer Center beneficiary of Susan G. Komen for the Cure SupportA unique tissue bank at the Indiana University Cancer Center has received a $1 million boost from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Research Grants and Awards Program. More...Apr 26, 2007
Indiana University and Purdue Cancer Center Hold Second Joint RetreatIndiana University and Purdue Cancer Center held their second annual retreat in Indianapolis on April 21 to foster information exchange, collaboration and joint grant proposals. More...Apr 26, 2007
'Making a Difference' Focus of National Cancer Survivors Day at IU Cancer CenterBruce Hetrick, whose life has been indelibly touched by cancer, will present the keynote address in May at the 2007 Celebration of Life at the Indiana University Cancer Center. A cancer survivor, father of a cancer survivor and widower of a cancer victim, Hetrick is making his mark in the fight against the disease in more ways than one. More...Apr 26, 2007
Join the IU Cancer Center's Cancer Survivors ChoirThe Indiana University Cancer Center is now recruiting adults touched by cancer - either through their own illness or that of a loved one – for a Cancer Survivors Choir. More...Apr 04, 2007