UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

Physicians, researchers and clinical staff from the Cancer Center and Research Institute made a big impact at the recent Gulf Coast Hematology & Oncology Summit. We’re proud of our team for leading the way in cancer research and care across the Gulf Coast! @rodrocconi

Join us in welcoming Dr. Justin Turner! He joins UMMC as an assistant professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and member of the Cancer Center. He will help enhance population health and cancer prevention initiatives through education and community outreach.@rodrocconi

Dr. Seema Singh presented a plaque to Dr. Yuliya Pyalyeva-Gupta during her visit to the Cancer Center. She discussed how reprogramming B cells, by blocking a specific substance, can shift their role from supporting cancer to fighting it. @rodrocconi

Thank you to Keeley K. Frederick for her presentation on Epic Cosmos — a powerful, clinical data platform transforming the way we approach research and patient care. Cosmos empowers clinicians and researchers to uncover insights that drive better health outcomes. @rodrocconi

Today, we proudly honor the red, white and blue! Wishing you a joyful Fourth of July from all of us at the CCRI Team, as we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity that shapes our nation. ❤️🤍💙

Survivor University provides resources to improve the quality of life of individuals facing cancer. In a recent expansion, the program is now open to all Mississippians, not just those treated at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. umc.edu/cancerinstitut… @rodrocconi

Dr. Nicole Anderson, assistant professor of cell and molecular and member of the Cancer Center and Research Institute, has been appointed co-chair of the Early Career Investigator committee within the Zebrafish Disease Models Society. Read more:umc.edu/cancerinstitut… @rodrocconi

Congratulations to Sharon Ezell, nurse practitioner in the Department of Radiation Oncology, for earning two prestigious oncology certifications—Oncology Certified Nurse and Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner! Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut…

Dr. Gunjan Sharma, postdoctoral research fellow and member of the Cancer Center and Research Institute, was recently honored with two notable awards at the 89th Annual Meeting of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… @rodrocconi

During National Cancer Survivors Month, we honor survivors who have faced cancer with strength and resilience. This observance also highlights the continuous need for research and resources to improve treatment outcomes and quality of life of those living with cancer.@rodrocconi

Dr. Seema Singh has received a $354,207 grant from the National Institutes of Health. The funding will support her research into the causes and mechanisms of early-onset and aggressive breast cancer progression. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… @rodrocconi

Today, we honor the brave individuals who gave their all for our freedom. Their monumental sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙

In pancreatic cancer, the tumor microenvironment plays an active role in how the disease grows. Dr. Jawed Siddiqui’s study suggests that targeting ribosome production could be a way to interrupt these survival mechanisms. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… @rodrocconi

We had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Sarki A. Abdulkadir for a discussion on “Targeting the MYC Pathway in Cancer.” His groundbreaking work shapes our understanding of cancer biology and drives the development of innovative treatments. @rodrocconi

We’re proud to recognize Dr. Anson Thaggard, associate professor of radiology and CCRI member, as the Employee of the Month for his outstanding contributions to both clinical practice and education. Read more: umc.edu/cancerinstitut… @rodrocconi

Everyone, please welcome Jay Thompson, our new program manager in the ACT Center dedicated to working on the QUILS grant! He is leading the implementation of a lung cancer screening program aimed at early detection and reducing lung cancer-related mortality. @rodrocconi

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day 🌎 We are committed to providing comprehensive care for all types of reproductive cancers including ovarian cancer. Early detection saves lives. Learn more about our gynecologic cancer screenings: umc.edu/Healthcare/Can…

Everyone, please welcome Mary-Hamilton Harkins, our new nurse practitioner in Hematology/Oncology! She is working with our physicians to care for new and established oncology patients, while also addressing urgent care needs that arise within this patient population. @rodrocconi

May highlights Brain, Bladder and Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Each of these cancers affects thousands of lives every year in the U.S. Awareness leads to action—learn more about the cancers we treat or sign up for a screening: umc.edu/Healthcare/Can…  @rodrocconi

Thank you to Dr. Yann Gibert for his amazing presentation, “Use of Zebrafish to Study Cancer Biology and Test Novel Chemotherapeutics.” Gibert discussed the use of zebrafish as a vertebrate model for studying cancer biology and exploring new therapeutic strategies. @rodrocconi