UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
@UPMCHillmanCC
NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a global leader in cancer research and cancer care affiliated with @PittTweet
A $1.5M gift from grateful patient, Jacqueline "Jackie" Shoener, will advance sarcoma research at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center through the establishment of the Dr. John A. Shoener Family Endowed Research Fund for Sarcoma. Read what inspired Jackie's gift: hillmanpowerofhope.org/stories-of-hop…
On 6/12, @AmerZureikatMD, chief, Surgical Oncology, UPMC Hillman, was an invited speaker at the 16th Biennial Congress of the European-African Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association in Ireland where he presented on “Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomy: Techniques, Tips and Tricks.”

As the innovation & VC arm of @UPMC, we are building the infrastructure to translate cutting-edge research into real-world care by leveraging the strength of UPMC, the @PittTweet, & a growing network of #biotech collaborators. go.upmc.com/eli-adv-therap
Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about happenings here in Pgh, we hope you’ll join us for an evening of insights from @BcellBruno at our inaugural Science, Chilled & Distilled event tomorrow at Lolev Beer in Lawrenceville! More at: facebook.com/events/lolev-b…
Interested in new therapies for melanoma? Dr. Jason Luke @jasonlukemd presents at an Ed Session this afternoon @ASCO. @UPMCnews @UPMCPhysicianEd

Join our melanoma expert Dr. Diwakar Davar @diwakardavar for a Case-Based Panel discussion @ASCO coming up this afternoon. @UPMCnews @UPMCPhysicianEd

One of the leading trials presented at #ASCO25 and a passion of interim director, Dr. Kathryn Schmitz @fitaftercancer. Exercise before, during and after cancer treatment has a profound impact on patients. @UPMCnews @UPMCPhysicianEd
Standing ovation at @ASCO for the Challenge Trial. Take a look at this comparison of the magnitude of the exercise effect from Challenge versus multiple drug effects.
I am truly honored to receive a 2025 ASCO Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award for my research in melanoma prevention, mentored by John Kirkwood, MD. Grateful for all of my pillars of support! @jmkirkwood @ConquerCancerFd @ASCO #ASCO25
Join me on @SIRIUSXM Doctor Radio (Channel 110) Monday 6/2/25 at 1:00-1:30 pm ET with Dr. Miriam Greene @nyulangone discussing @DenseBreastinfo and supplemental screening for women with dense breasts. Thank you @BCRFcure for supporting our research on CEM.
Our chief of GI medical oncology @AnwaarSaeed3 has an oral presentation on metastatic #colorectalcancer later this morning @ASCO. @UPMCnews @UPMCPhysicianEd

Coming up this morning @ASCO Dr. Annie Im, @annieimmcl presents & leads a panel discussion on effective program evals. @UPMCnews @UPMCPhysicianEd

Exercise in Oncology, a passion of our interim director, Kathryn Schmitz @fitaftercancer. Join her for an Ed Session @ASCO today at 3 pm CDT.

Coming up today @ASCO @AnwaarSaeed3 discusses abstracts on gastroesophageal Cancer. @UPMCPhysicianEd @UPMCnews

Planning your day for @ASCO? Join @DanZandberg for an oral presentation on cSCC. #ASCO25 @UPMCPhysicianEd @UPMCnews

We're thrilled to announce our inaugural Science, Chilled & Distilled event on June 3 at 6pm at @lolevbeer in Lawrenceville! Come enjoy a refreshing drink while learning about groundbreaking research from Tullia Bruno, PhD (@BcellBruno). More at: UPMCHillman.com/ChilledandDist….

News from @UPMCHillmanCC, Independence Health System in Butler ⤵️ @HSkinnerMDPhD provides insight into newly expanded radiation oncology services and a new linear accelerator that allows Butler County residents to receive the most advanced cancer care. go.upmc.com/1178e2Coy
In January 2025, @UPMC opened the first dedicated clinic providing oncology services for liver transplant recipients facing gastrointestinal cancers on the east coast of the U.S. with expertise from @UPMCHillmanCC & the @UPMC Center for Liver Care. go.upmc.com/1187Ho5jd
The Division of Head & Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at @PittTweet has a strategic plan to create a world-renowned center within @UPMCHillmanCC. Learn more from @eyeandear. 💡 eyeandear.org/2025/04/from-e…
Excited to be boots on the ground at #AACR25 to learn about the latest developments for cancer and cancer therapeutics. Stick around for our session on Wednesday morning! #TLS @PittTweet @UPMCHillmanCC @AACR
Excited to help lead Phase 2/3 frontline metastatic #melanoma TeLuRide-006 study of pembro +/- novel IV TLR7/8 agonist EIK1001. Super interesting pre-clinical & prelim responses in PD1 refractory dz. Trial is open in #Pittsburgh & globally for accrual! clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06697…