Hoosier Cancer Research Network

??? November is #PancreaticCancer, #LungCancer, and #GastricCancer Awareness Month! Our team proudly wore purple, white, pearl, and periwinkle to raise awareness! In 2024, in the United States:? - 66,440 people are expected to be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer - 234,580 new cases of lung cancer are estimated - 26,890 new cases of stomach cancer are projected How are you raising awareness this month?

Hoosier Cancer Research Network - Highlights from IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center’s End Lung Cancer Now Gathering https://lnkd.in/dCuCHUhW Eric Singhi Brian Stemme Jill Feldman EGFR Resisters Christy Yoder Lisa Wood Gabrielle Tiggs, MHA, PMP #Cancer #EndLungCancerNow #LungCancer #LCSM #LCAM #Medicine #Health #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #Oncology #OncoDaily

HCRN is currently seeking a full-time clinical project manager. Nursing degree, or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent required. Advanced degree preferred. At least 2 years clinical trial experience required. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dvzAwH6u

The HCRN SOLARA study, known as BRE18-360, evaluates the safety and effectiveness of focused radiation therapy (radiosurgery) together with olaparib, followed by immunotherapy, for patients with brain metastases from triple negative or BRCA-mutated breast cancers. The study is currently open to accrual at Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center, Duke Cancer Institute, Memorial Breast Cancer Center at Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gF7k2_3a

HCRN is currently seeking a full-time clinical research monitor. Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field, minimum of two years’ experience in clinical research (oncology preferred), familiarity with GCP, HIPAA, medical terminology, electronic medical records, and research compliance required. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJ48rDzf

Last Friday marked the 4th Annual IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center #EndLungCancerNow Gathering! The event featured three keynote speakers, each sharing unique and meaningful insights about lung cancer. Eric Singhi of MD Anderson Cancer Center shared a presentation covering the landscape, importance, challenges, and future directions of lung cancer research. Brian Stemme, CEO of HCRN, addressed the common barriers to clinical trial participation in his presentation and discussed ways to tackle these obstacles. Jill Feldman, patient advocate and co-founder of EGFR Resisters, presented on the impact of patient perspectives in lung cancer research. She provided valuable insights into patients' thoughts and feelings throughout their lung cancer journey. Following the presentations, each keynote speaker engaged with attendees in “special teams.” Brian Stemme led the team focusing on research operations, joined by fellow HCRN team members Christy Yoder, Lisa Wood, and Gabrielle Tiggs, MHA, PMP. HCRN is proud to have been part of this impactful event, working together to #EndLungCancerNow!

This #ElectionDay, we want to remind ASCO members that voting is now open for ASCO leadership positions. Congratulations to our working group members who are on the ballot! - Rana McKay, MD, FASCO University of California, San Diego Co-chair of our GU working group and leader of two critical HCRN studies. - Petros Grivas, MD, PhD University of Washington, Fred Hutch Cancer Center Valued member of our GU working group and a dedicated advocate for advancing cancer care. ? ????Vote now:?www.asco.org/election

The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center Annual #EndLungCancerNow Gathering is this Friday! Will we see you there?

HCRN is currently seeking a full-time contracts manager. Bachelor’s degree, paralegal training, or relevant associate degree and at least three years’ experience drafting and negotiating contracts which include indemnification provisions, confidentiality provisions, insurance provisions, intellectual property rights and provisions involving regulatory compliance are required. HCRN is an independent nonprofit organization with a network of clinical sites created for the purpose of conducting oncology studies. HCRN serves as the contract research organization for early phase, multi-center, investigator-initiated clinical trials developed by investigators within its network. HCRN collaborates with 450+ academic and community clinical research sites across the United States to develop and conduct innovative cancer research. Through its work, HCRN advances cancer research, education, and patient advocacy. Read more about the contracts manager position here: https://lnkd.in/eDSNstNu

??? October is #LiverCancer and #BreastCancer Awareness Month! Our team proudly wore green and pink to raise awareness! Did you know? ?? Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancer death. In the U.S., it is the sixth leading cause of cancer deaths. ?? Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in U.S. women, with 1 in 8 women facing a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. How are you raising awareness this month? ?