https://sole.hsc.wvu.edu/Apps/News/rss/CentersandInstitutes,Cancer/50 most recent storiesen-USdad62042-989f-4791-8235-962607d7cfddhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=registratation-requirements-for-all-clinical-studies-at-wvuThe West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute has released information on the expansion of Clinical Trials Center of Excellence (COE) registration requirements.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-10-17T13:21:30-04:0014024feb-8cda-4893-852c-da411d5c6673https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/health/lung-cancer-screening-appalachia.html?unlocked_article_code=1.U08.xXSw.qA_tOAcdiinbbreastcancercancerlucaslungcancerscreeningLung cancer is the deadliest type of cancer in the United States, claiming about 125,000 lives each year — more than breast, colorectal and cervical cancers combined. Though lung cancer screening by CT scan can be lifesaving and insurers are required to cover it, the test is a little-known option. Less than 20 percent of eligible people get screened, compared with the 70 to 80 percent who get mammograms, colonoscopies and Pap smears, federal data shows.Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-07-15T09:48:16-04:00afe57854-376b-4558-b412-86cf82874a83http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-summer-undergraduate-research-program-welcomes-2025-cohortsomdiscoverThe West Virginia University Cancer Institute has welcomed six students to campus for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program. The highly competitive program provides funding and opportunities in clinical and basic cancer research for undergraduate students who want to pursue careers in the field.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-17T13:04:43-04:002b75d0fb-3409-4180-a3e9-542899c8e416https://www.wvnews.com/wvumedicine/50k-gift-provides-financial-support-for-gynecologic-cancer-patients-at-the-wvu-cancer-institute/article_1436f4be-33d5-4ed9-9a84-a004f8337cb3.htmlAn anonymous donor's recent $50,000 gift established the Gynecologic Cancer Support Fund to provide short-term financial assistance for gynecologic cancer patients to cover treatment-related costs and programmatic support to enhance the quality of care.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-06T12:12:49-04:0055f7ac1f-a3a6-4876-ad73-dbfe236571afhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=celebrate-clinical-trials-day-with-wvctsi-on-may-20WVCTSI is pleased to partner with the West Virginia Chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and the IDeA State Consortium for Clinical Research Resource Center (ISCORE-RC) to celebrate Clinical Trials Day on May 20. During this celebration stop by the WVCTSI offices outside of the WVU Health Sciences Center Erma Byrd Biomedical Research Building anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to tour our mobile clinical trials unit, MAVERICK, learn about clinical trial opportunities and resources available to WVCTSI members, and buy a snack from the Rollie Pollie Egg Roll Factory food truck.Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-06-04T14:27:29-04:002cabe283-591c-4d18-b63f-c42218b60ffahttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-pharmacy-assistant-professor-featured-during-wvu-s-research-week Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -04002025-04-08T09:26:42-04:0073cacb16-d4d8-4ae1-89b9-5961f9ac81b6http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-summer-undergraduate-research-program-now-accepting-applications_0somdiscoverThe West Virginia University Cancer Institute offers an undergraduate research internship every summer in basic and clinical cancer research. The highly competitive program provides funding and full-time research opportunities for five students who want to pursue careers in cancer research. Each student receives a $5,000 stipend to cover living expenses and accommodation in Morgantown, WV. Students are responsible for securing their own housing. An additional $1,000 is provided for research supplies to the host lab. The student is paired with an Institute scientist for a ~9-week research project. In 2025, the program will start on Monday, May 19th, and end on Friday, August 1st. Various projects provide a research experience focused on molecular, biochemical, and/or cellular approaches toward understanding the mechanism of cancer, developing anticancer drugs, and nanotechnology applications to cancer research. The participating labs focus on breast, lung, pancreatic, and head and neck cancers, as well as hematological malignancies such as leukemia or lymphoma. Examples of research projects are provided here Student Profiles.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-28T13:23:58-05:007e589a8a-97e6-4ab5-b7e8-35ecf45ed838https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/02/10/misinformation-hpv-vaccine-cancer/78361518007/The following article appeared in USA TODAY on Feb. 10, 2025:Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-12T13:48:06-05:00cd3bb43c-6025-4c4b-becc-fffccebc3803http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=2025-delynn-lecture-announced-for-marchsomdiscoverJoin the WVU Cancer Institute in welcoming Carma Bylund, Ph.D., to the Institute Tuesday, March 11, for the 2025 Laurence S. and Jean J. DeLynn Lectureship.Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-14T09:37:17-05:00df4bb392-0b3b-45b7-b365-33f5ea3fb957http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=hudson-joins-school-of-medicine-department-of-cancer-prevention-and-controlAlana Hudson, PhD, MPH, joined the West Virginia University School of Medicine in November as a service assistant professor in the Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-28T15:01:12-05:00a44648e2-9e26-4da2-9543-c9eec548f10dhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=lei-appointed-to-american-association-for-cancer-research-science-policy-and-government-affairs-commDr. Ming Lei, a leading expert in biomedical research and policy, has been invited to serve as a member of the science policy and government affairs committee for the American Association for Cancer Research. The appointment, announced by AACR president-elect Dr. Lillian L. Siu, begins immediately and extends through April 2028.Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-01-31T10:39:07-05:0050fc1b59-7c5e-4397-bccb-1b6b815c9552http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-student-makes-efforts-to-closehealthcare-accessibility-gapThrough her professional career, personal experiences and community-based activities, School of Public Health graduate student Yvonne Shaw is working to make an impact in West Virginia by increasing residents' access to healthcare.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -05002025-02-03T09:43:45-05:009960ecd0-97ed-4296-a240-ae9c39df084fhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-s-thakkar-first-inworld-to-use-device-that-lowers-risk-of-esophageal-cancerThe WVU Cancer Institute team, led by Dr. Shyam Thakkar, is the first to use the new FDA-approved 180° C2 Cryoballoon for treating Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition. This innovative device enables precise, minimally invasive cryotherapy to freeze and eliminate abnormal cells in the esophagus, reducing cancer risk. The procedure, recently performed on a 71-year-old patient, was successful, allowing him to resume normal activities the next day. WVU Cancer Institute remains committed to leading in cancer prevention and care through advanced technology and patient-focused treatment.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-11-14T10:28:50-05:00f81833df-6caf-484c-a857-3b98def6f297http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=emadi-to-be-honored-during-investiture-ceremonysomenagaeThe West Virginia University Health Sciences family is invited to join the School of Medicine in honoring Ashkan Emadi, M.D., Ph. D., as the Alexander Bland Osborn Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professor of Medical Oncology.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-11-04T08:59:15-05:004d193209-2f1e-4910-be44-05d4ccf6e913http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=curtis-joins-school-of-medicine-department-of-cancer-prevention-and-controlReagan Curtis joined the West Virginia University School of Medicine in August as a professor in the new Department of Cancer Prevention and Control.  Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-12-09T14:24:44-05:001e2d1415-8309-4a05-9800-b9524e0f7829https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2024/09/11/wvu-researchers-looking-for-way-to-inhibit-enzyme-that-feeds-pancreatic-cancersomdiscoverWest Virginia University scientists are building on their research to alter the immune system by inhibiting a certain enzyme responsible for the progression of pancreatic cancer, one of the most challenging cancers to manage.Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-09-23T15:34:21-04:00570894dc-4d96-41af-b67c-e782ab622f11http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvctsi-engaging-communities-across-west-virginia-through-ambassadors-for-community-health-research-pTo ensure research is making the biggest impact possible across the Mountain State, the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) is recruiting its second cohort of the Ambassadors for Community Health Research Program, a program focused on increasing rural community involvement in research.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-23T14:55:04-04:00912d4f0c-5241-41ae-8f29-4facda04046bhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=seven-investigators-selected-for-wvctsi-research-scholar-programsomempowerThe West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI) has named seven faculty for the 2024-2026 Research Scholar Program.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-08-15T12:59:13-04:007955904d-1394-4767-80f8-253dff238e30http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=third-year-dental-students-present-cases-at-national-oral-medicine-conferenceThe curriculum at West Virginia University School of Dentistry includes an emphasis oral medicine through courses like oral microbiology and radiology, research, and principles of medicine. And over the past several years, students and faculty have had a presence at the AAOM's annual conference invigorating their mission to promote overall wellness through dentistry.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-10T10:24:44-04:00fe6412cf-a55f-40e3-8f57-c53c85ee9aa8http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=inaugural-west-virginia-colorectal-cancer-roundtable-held-in-summersvilleA group of concerned stakeholders from across the state met at the inaugural West Virginia Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (WVCCRT) Meeting held in Summersville on April 18, 2024, to share ideas and strategies to reduce the impact of colorectal cancer in West Virginia.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-10T15:21:53-04:00ccd51c82-9100-4d58-b778-67bd36b8183chttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=scholarships-available-to-cover-tobacco-treatment-training-program-feesomeducateThe West Virginia University School of Dentistry is offering scholarhsips for an online, self paced continuing education opportunity for participants hoping to become a certified tobacco treatment specialists. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-25T16:20:32-04:000617ea7d-a529-454a-a4d8-6099050e2953http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=new-clinical-research-agreement-service-launching-may-1-to-support-wvu-researchersTo further support researchers and their clinical research studies, West Virginia University is launching an enhanced service for negotiation for new clinical study agreements, new amendments to clinical study agreements, and clinical data use agreements.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T14:58:37-04:00e1bb41a7-db57-4c85-a89e-766e507dd4aehttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=university-community-invited-to-on-campus-presentation-by-national-institutes-of-health-directo_0West Virginia University will host Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, director of the National Institutes of Health, on Wednesday (March 27) on the Health Sciences Campus in Morgantown for a presentation at 3 p.m. in Fukushima Auditorium (HSC-North 1901). The event is open to WVU students, faculty and staff. Attendees are asked to register in advance, bring their WVU ID and arrive early to help manage space needs.Mon, 25 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -04002024-04-03T11:08:15-04:0000a28f13-d78c-45ba-b2ec-ca85d16bb25ahttps://wvumedicine.org/news-feed/news-article/?cat=WVU-Medicine&sec=Front-Page&headline=wvu-cancer-institute-making-investments-in-cancer-care-research-with-50m-commitment-from-stateThe WVU Cancer Institute continues to work toward National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as it begins making investments in cancer care and research utilizing the $50 million commitment from the State of West Virginia announced last summer.Thu, 04 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -05002024-01-05T15:09:38-05:000298a39c-0539-4504-97ab-e392def56425http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=hpml-faculty-to-co-chair-community-of-practice-for-american-society-of-clinical-oncologyDr. Nicole Stout, research assistant professor with Health Policy, Management and Leadership and WVU Cancer Institute Cancer Prevention and Control was selected to co-chair the new American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Survivorship Community of Practice. The community of practice will lead multidisciplinary collaborations in education, research and policy to advance initiatives for cancer survivorship.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -05002024-04-03T11:07:52-04:00f1000e47-6183-442a-9fb2-1e0de7b44332http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-school-of-dentistry-provides-oral-cancer-awareness-at-community-health-fairWhen it comes to care and treatment, West Virginia University School of Dentistry and its accompanying WVU Dental clinics are committed to improving the oral health of West Virginians one patient at a time.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-11-01T10:12:25-04:00e984fc59-994e-44e0-82c2-ce427373e377http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=dr-dudeja-to-give-presentation-on-gastrointestinal-cancer-treatment-during-laurence-s-jean-j-delynn-A visiting professor from the University of Alabama at Birmingham will give a presentation on the role of the gut microbiome as a target for the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers during the Laurence S. & Jean J. DeLynn Lectureship event on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-11-13T14:37:26-05:00f9e86d74-90d4-4129-8097-e4fbad40611ahttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=health-sciences-faculty-members-to-present-cobre-grants-during-evening-of-sciencesomempowerThe Office of Research and Graduate Education and Operation Blue Sky will host an Evening of Science on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 3-5 p.m. at the Health Sciences Center in Morgantown.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T14:58:59-04:009c3dd004-2d14-4cfc-a627-57a2c2be4d2ahttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=2023-laurence-s-jean-j-delynn-lectureshipsomeducateAnnouncing the WVU Cancer Institute 2023 Laurence S. & Jean J. DeLynn Lectureship with visiting professor Vikas Dudeja, MD, FACS.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-04-03T11:08:31-04:00b70758b7-6578-48a7-b76c-b578543f217bhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-hosts-appalachian-translational-research-network-s-annual-summitWest Virginia University hosted the 13th Annual Summit of the Appalachian Translational Research Network (ATRN) on October 5-6, 2023. The WVU Cancer Institute (WVUCI) was the primary sponsor of the event.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:45:30-05:00237b6298-bc9f-4759-8a08-aaca6c81ec60http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=harnessing-research-insights-close-to-home-west-virginia-university-cancer-institute-hostsfifth-annuThe Great Lakes Breast Cancer Research Symposium 2023 drew 177 participants from five institutions. Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:46:48-05:008e7510db-6fec-439e-8dfe-84a47c768b40http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=inaugural-advanced-endoscopy-fellowship-graduates-first-fellowsompurposeThe Advanced Endoscopy team, led by Dr. Shyam Thakkar, has pioneered an effort to offer an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship - the first in the state. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-16T10:31:44-04:00de6f211d-edfb-4aca-a3ed-01257468e913http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-researcher-namedputnam-scholarcancercancerpreventioncontrolwvucancerwvucancerinstituteDannell Boatman, EdD, MS, research associate in the Cancer Prevention and Control Program at WVU Cancer Institute, was selected by the Academy of Communication in Healthcare (ACH) as one of two researchers to join the 2023 cohort of the Putnam Scholars Program. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:47:33-05:0082133d97-6819-4b58-8346-00da39aed557http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=lucas-to-offer-lung-cancer-screening-in-vienna-and-harrisvillesarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.orgLUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Wood and Ritchie counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-08-08T13:54:38-04:006756d499-1769-43cb-affd-61d366bd49ffhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-experts-to-participate-in-fda-panel-on-cancer-disparities-in-appalachia-july-25somengageThis Conversations on Cancer will focus on the Appalachia community to discuss the factors contributing to the cancer disparities but also focus on ongoing interventions and opportunities in bridging the cancer chasm in rural health inequity.Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:48:16-05:00b2155f11-51eb-404b-9f57-554b45f5630ehttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=dental-school-professor-and-oral-health-expert-inducted-into-prestigious-national-fraternityAn expert in oral health and WVU professor is a new member of a national fraternal organization. Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:49:43-05:0015973491-fe2d-4f24-89d2-e43cc4597b04http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-named-to-newsweek-s-america-s-best-cancer-hospitalssarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.org The WVU Cancer Institute at WVU Hospitals has been named to Newsweek's 2023 list of "America's Best Cancer Hospitals." It is the only facility in West Virginia to be included on the list.Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-11-28T08:50:05-05:0003cade4b-6b60-4e22-a0d9-cb631d3cace2http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=bonnie-s-bus-to-offer-mammograms-in-mill-creek-and-thomas_2sarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.orgBonnie's Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Randolph and Tucker counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T09:35:45-04:00fe7820d6-bb1f-4afc-8eee-0b3e66aa28c6http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=lucas-to-offer-lung-cancer-screening-in-rock-cave-weston-and-buckhannon_0sarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.orgLUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Upshur and Lewis counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-07-27T11:14:20-04:007ea909c6-ced0-4a88-a73c-4c449005d53bhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=lucas-to-offer-lung-cancer-screening-in-rock-cave-weston-and-buckhannonsarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.orgLUCAS, a first of its kind, state-of-the-art mobile lung cancer screening unit, will visit Upshur and Lewis counties offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T09:28:32-04:00633f044b-647f-46a2-9259-25f9d9542babhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=bonnie-s-bus-to-offer-mammograms-in-mill-creek-and-thomas_1sarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.orgBonnie's Bus mobile mammography unit will visit Randolph and Tucker counties offering three-dimensional (3D) digital screening mammograms and breast care education to women.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002023-06-27T09:25:48-04:0093755ab4-fb81-4e94-9379-0b80775776fbhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-cancer-institute-to-host-lung-cancer-conferencesarah.shaffer3@wvumedicine.orgThe WVU Cancer Institute will host its Biennial Lung Cancer Conference on July 14 at the WVU Erickson Alumni Center in Morgantown. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T14:59:18-04:009e216cdc-1ca7-44a0-a374-954c612dad97http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=reimagining-cancer-care-in-west-virginia-wvu-cancer-institute-receives-50-million-state-investment-tWest Virginia University's efforts to reimagine and expand cancer care received a $50 million boost as Gov. Jim Justice joined WVU academic and Health System leaders to announce state surplus funding that will support investment to attain National Cancer Institute Designation – a first for West Virginia.Thu, 15 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T14:59:28-04:007f6fa144-c039-4742-a04f-23af46c49174http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=spring-gala-raises-750-000-to-aid-wvu-cancer-institutecrice@wvuf.orgDedicated supporters of the WVU Cancer Institute contributed over $750,000 to support cancer care, research, outreach, and more as this year's Spring Gala celebrated nearly 40 years of history.Thu, 04 May 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T14:59:36-04:00daee3926-de6e-4225-889b-526276aecf19http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-dental-clinic-focuses-on-oral-cancer-awareness-screenings-biopsy-laboratory-and-imaging-servicesAs Oral Cancer Awareness month wraps up, it is an opportune time for West Virginia University School of Dentistry and WVU Dental to emphasize the importance of screenings that could lead to early detection and treatment of cancerous lesions or precancers.  Sun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T14:59:45-04:002de63414-ddda-44df-be9d-674287ec4bc5http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-rockefeller-neuroscience-institute-and-cancer-institute-receive-grant-for-collaborative-researchangela.jones1@wvumedicine.orgsomempowerA collaborative research initiative involving West Virginia University, the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and the WVU Cancer Institute to better treat breast cancer patients with brain metastases is receiving support through a National Cancer Institute grant.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T14:59:54-04:00c3fc96dd-e6ee-4d40-858c-34167889d7b9https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/03/29/wvu-researcher-prototypes-new-equipment-to-improve-head-and-neck-cancer-treatmentsomdiscoverHead and neck cancer may not be as common as breast or prostate cancer, but it's one of the most challenging to treat. Its five-year survival rate can be as low as 25%, while its recurrence rate can be as high as 43%.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -04002024-07-18T15:01:03-04:00878281b1-e3bc-48d4-9492-5b06936f18f8http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=wvu-to-provide-oncology-physical-therapy-training-opportunities-through-new-residency-programsompurposeThe West Virginia University's School of Medicine will soon be one of only seven institutions in the United States to offer a full-time, onsite Oncologic Physical Therapy Residency Program.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -05002024-07-18T15:01:56-04:00d9a14bab-54d7-4f66-8ee8-6159077f14d0http://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=relay-for-life-of-mon-county-and-wvu-looking-for-volunteers-to-help-raise-money-for-american-cancer-somengageThe Relay for Life of Mon County and West Virginia University is looking for community members to create teams and volunteer for its annual event on Friday, April 14, from 6 p.m. – midnight at the WVU Shell Building located at 1501 University Avenue in Morgantown.Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -05002024-07-18T15:02:21-04:0004376055-2f14-4100-bf10-69c5e6a121adhttp://wvucancer.org/news/story?headline=dr-ali-hajiran-named-as-chief-of-urologic-oncologysompurposeWest Virginia University Medicine is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Ali Hajiran as the new Chief of Urologic Oncology. Dr. Hajiran is a native of Wheeling, West Virginia. Dr. Hajiran completed his undergraduate degree at Wheeling Jesuit University before earning his Doctorate of Medicine from West Virginia University School of Medicine. He completed General Surgery Internship and Urologic Surgery Residency training at West Virginia University. Dr. Hajiran then completed a Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) accredited Fellowship at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Hajiran has authored or co-authored more than 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters. He specializes in treating complex cases of kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicular cancers using minimally-invasive robotic and traditional surgical techniques. "It is a great honor to appoint Dr. Hajiran to this important role. His outstanding residency and fellowship training have provided him with the skills needed to excel. It is even more special that Dr. Hajiran has come home to bring these skills to care for the people of West Virginia, a state where he grew up in" added Dr. Zaslau, Professor and Chairman, Department of Urology. "West Virginia has one of the highest rates of newly diagnosed cancer and cancer mortality in the nation," Hajiran said. "As a native West Virginian, I have seen firsthand the effects of cancer on our community. To be able to serve our neighbors, family and friends who are dealing with cancer in this capacity is a dream come true. For me, this position is very personal and I look forward to bringing my energy and new ideas to this role. I am committed to working with our team of dedicated professionals to deliver the highest quality cutting-edge comprehensive urologic cancer care through multidisciplinary collaboration and improving access to clinical trials here in Appalachia."Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -05002022-12-14T13:51:24-05:00