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Dr. Ghebre named new dean in UMN Medical School

MCC's Dr. Rahel Ghebre named new Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

We are thrilled to announce that the Masonic Cancer Center's Dr. Rahel Ghebre has been named the new Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs in the U of M Medical School. Dr. Ghebre brings a wealth of experience and a visionary approach to this…
Talking Cancer Disparties

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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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…
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.
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Masonic Cancer Center retains designation as "Outstanding" Comprehensive Cancer Center

We are excited to announce that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has renewed its designation of the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota (MCC), as a comprehensive cancer center after a highly competitive and rigorous process.
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Talking cervical cancer awareness and health equity with Masonic Cancer Center's Dr. Rahel Ghebre

Cervical cancer was once a leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. Thanks to screening and prevention measures, today, the impact of this form of cancer has been greatly reduced. However, nearly 14,500 women in the U.…
Ghebre

Masonic Cancer Center announces the appointment of Dr. Rahel Ghebre to newly created leadership role

Rahel Ghebre, MD, MPH, has been appointed to the leadership team of the Twin Cities’ only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center as the inaugural Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
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Masonic Cancer Center named to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Study

December 13, 2019 The Masonic Cancer Center is now part of the Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR) program, a continuation of the groundbreaking Children's Health Exposure Analysis Resource (CHEAR).