Ricardo Cruz-Acuña, PhD' s hunger for research and learning began early. Now, with his own lab at the HICCC, he advocates for the new generation of underrepresented minority scientists.
Take a look at some of our top stories of 2023, which share messages of hope from patients, the latest advances in understanding cancer, expanding our work in cancer outreach and education, and more.
Dr. Navas-Acien sheds light on cancer-causing substances in drinking water, how certain groups are disproportionally affected, and the impact of climate change on cancer risk.
Tannishtha Reya, PhD, is establishing the new Irving Cancer Drug Discovery Program, devoted to helping faculty accelerate research discoveries in their labs to the clinic.
Dr. Gill is focused on improving therapies for patients with brain cancer and shares why building thoughtful mentor-mentee relationships are critical in science and medicine.
Meet HICCC member Yvon Woappi, PhD, whose childhood fascination with science and inspiration taken from his late father, also a scientist, helped shape his career trajectory today.
Translational scientist Robert Wechsler-Reya, PhD, an expert in pediatric brain cancer, has joined the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center as scientific director of Brain Tumor Research.