Hoosier Cancer Research Network recently honored two investigators with awards for their contributions to clinical cancer research.

Gabriela Chiorean, MD, received the 2014 Danny Danielson Translational Innovation Award. The award was created in 2013 by Donald C. “Danny” Danielson and is granted twice each year through the Walther Cancer Foundation to investigators working in partnership with Hoosier Cancer Research Network. The award supports the correlative components of clinical trial protocols when financial support is not otherwise available. Read More

Hoosier Cancer Research Network chairman Christopher A. Fausel, PharmD, is putting his “rep” on the line March 8 at the Arnold Sports Festival 2015 Pump & Run 5K in Columbus, Ohio.

Fausel has participated in the annual strength and endurance event in the past, but this year is raising the bar(bells) by inviting pledges in support of Hoosier Cancer Research Network.

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Whatever each day brings, no matter how she feels at any given moment, Deneise Francis, RN, BSN, OCN, CCRP, always brings a smile and a sense of humor to the patients under her care.

Compelled by compassion and an awareness that “my problems are nothing compared to theirs,” she strives to be fully present with her patients. This comes easily for Francis, who is by nature a “people person.” But there was a time when she didn’t know if she could handle the burden of cancer care.

Francis was one of two recipients of the 2014 Sandra Turner Excellence in Clinical Research Award, presented by Hoosier Cancer Research Network in June. Read More

From an early age, Gladys Pierce, RN, OCN, knew she was destined for a career in nursing. She wanted to help people, and volunteered at a nursing home during high school. More than 40 years later, Pierce remains as committed as ever to providing care in her role as nurse coordinator for the Oncology Research Department at Nebraska Methodist Health System in Omaha, Neb.

Earlier this year, Hoosier Cancer Research Network honored Pierce for her contributions to oncology research as one of two recipients of the 2014 Sandra Turner Award for Clinical Excellence. Read More

The Indiana Department of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars recently donated nearly $12,500 to Hoosier Cancer Research Network (formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group). The generous gift is just one example of the Ladies Auxiliary’s long-standing support for cancer research.

For 100 years, the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW has served American veterans and active duty service members through a variety of programs, including Cancer Aid and Research.

Each of its 4,500 member auxiliaries participates in raising funds toward the program. With more than 450,000 Ladies Auxiliary members nationwide, the impact is significant. Read More

Hoosier Cancer Research Network, formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group, recently honored Matthew Galsky, MD, as recipient of the Danny Danielson Translational Innovation Award.

The $10,000 award, granted by the Walther Cancer Foundation through the generous support of business and civic leader Donald C. “Danny” Danielson, is given twice each year to investigators working in partnership with Hoosier Cancer Research Network to support the correlative components of clinical trial protocols when financial support is not otherwise available. Read More

Hoosier Cancer Research Network, formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group, recently honored Daniela Matei, MD, as the 2014 recipient of the George and Sarah Jane Fisher Young Investigator Award.

Dr. Matei received her medical degree in her native Romania before moving to the United States and completed her residency at SUNY at Stony Brook, NY, and fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles. She joined the Indiana University School of Medicine in 2002. Dr. Matei is currently an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and a researcher at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. Read More

Hoosier Cancer Research Network, formerly known as Hoosier Oncology Group, recently honored Donald C. “Danny” Danielson with the 2013 Terry Hoeppner Patient Advocacy Award in recognition of his long-standing support for cancer research.

The award, named in memory of beloved Indiana University football coach Terry Hoeppner, who died from brain cancer in 2007, honors individuals who exhibit Coach Hep’s spirit and determination to champion their cause. Read More

Columbus North High School in Columbus, Ind., will host the 2014 Courage to Climb concert on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 7:00 pm in Erne Auditorium. The annual concert honors Columbus North choir director and cancer survivor Janie Gordon.

“More than 40 community members will share their talents and their stories of personal experiences with cancer,” said student coordinator Meredith Hardy. “Since 2009, this concert has inspired the community, given hope and encouragement to those fighting cancer, and sent an inspirational message to performers and audience members alike.”

Tickets are $10 at the door, and all proceeds benefit Hoosier Cancer Research Network. Columbus North High School is located at 1400 25th St. in Columbus, Ind. (Get directions.)

Columbus North High School will also accept donations by mail. Click here to download the donation form. Read More

Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) recently marked its 30th anniversary with a dinner and presentation of awards.

The event featured comments by HCRN co-founder Patrick J. Loehrer, Sr., MD and chairman of the board Christopher A. Fausel, PharmD, MHA, BCOP. HCRN honored five individuals during the June 19 event in Indianapolis. Read More

Hoosier Oncology Group recently honored Safi Shahda, M.D., as the inaugural recipient of the Danny Danielson Translational Innovation Award.

The $10,000 award, granted by the Walther Cancer Foundation through the generous support of Danny Danielson, is given twice each year to an investigator to support the correlative components of clinical trial protocols when financial support is not otherwise available.

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Hoosier Oncology Group recently honored Shadia Jalal, M.D., as the 2013 recipient of the George and Sarah Jane Fisher Young Investigator Award.

The $10,000 award, established in 2011 by Dr. William B. Fisher through the George and Sarah Jane Fisher Fund, is given annually to an Indiana University oncology fellow or faculty member who has made significant contributions to clinical or basic science research in collaboration with the Hoosier Oncology Group. Read More

Hoosier Oncology Group in Indianapolis has received a $1.9 million gift from the estate of Margaret M. Weeks of Evansville, Ind. Hoosier Oncology Group will use the gift to further cancer research through the conduct of clinical trials. The gift is one of the largest donations in the organization’s history.

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