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Cancer disparities and HPV prevention with Dr. April Wilhelm and Dr. Serena Xiong

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. This month we sat down with Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota health equity researchers Drs. April Wilhelm and Serena Xiong to chat about cancer disparities and HPV prevention. Drs.
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Escape the Vape video challenge returns for 2024

Students in Minnesota to participate in e-cigarette PSA video contest The Escape the Vape video challenge, a youth vaping prevention video contest, is back for 2024! Minnesota middle and high school students are invited to create and…
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Outreach and engagement: Colleagues come together to improve community care

This article first appeared on MCC's Oncology Live Strategic Alliance Partnership page and was written by Megan Hollasch.  Taking part in community outreach and engagement conversations centered around key matters affecting National…
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What are the types of cancer research?

In any battle, knowing and understanding your adversary is crucial. This is true for our fight against cancer as well, and research is the key to our combat strategy. Cancer research plays a vital role in gaining insights into the nature…
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Masonic Cancer Center announces fall internal grant awards

The Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota recently announced the awarding of $730,000 in pilot grants through its fall 2023 Internal Grant Program. Support for these grants is made available by the center through a variety of…
A white golden retriever mix dog lays on a silver metal table at the vet's office while the vet and his owner talk behind him. The vet has her long curly hair pulled back into a low ponytail, is wearing light blue scrubs, and holds a clipboard in her gloved hands. The owner has short brunette hair, a dark beard, and is wearing a tan colored turtleneck and jeans.

Tackling new strategies for canine bone cancer at MCC

A version of this article originally appeared on the AKCCHF website, authored by Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT.
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Five MCC faculty members inducted into 2023 UMN Academy for Excellence

Every year, the University of Minnesota works to identify its most distinguished scientists, educators, and clinicians in four key areas: clinical practice, health research, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and team science.…
Our top accomplishments of 2023

Our top 23 accomplishments of 2023

In 2023, the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota had one of our most productive and impactful years to date! As we gear up for what's ahead of us in 2024, we're also reflecting on all that we accomplished in 2023 thanks to the…
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Study led by MCC researchers presents promising alternative to viral vectors for cancer immunotherapy

Research led by the Masonic Cancer Center's Branden Moriarity and Beau Webber, co-directors for MCC's genome engineering shared resource, has the potential to push cancer treatment into a new era by introducing an innovative non-viral…
Meet the COE Team

Meet MCC’s Community Outreach and Engagement team

As Minnesota’s cancer center, the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, works every day to advance knowledge, enhance care, and ensure that anyone facing a cancer journey has the support and resources they need.