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Meet Hoosier Cancer Research Network at ASCO 2023 Annual Meeting

Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) will have an exhibitors booth at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2023 Annual Meeting. Visit Booth #28115 to talk with our highly qualified staff about our 35 years of experience managing oncology/hematology multi-center clinical trials.

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HCRN Urothelial Cancer Study presents findings at 2023 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium

Hoosier Cancer Research Network urothelial cancer study was highlighted during the 2023 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco. In a poster and rapid abstract session presentation during the 2023 ASCO Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. Jason Brown, MD, PhD, of University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center presented the results of HCRN GU14-188, a Phase Ib/II trial of neoadjuvant pembrolizumab and chemotherapy for T2-4aNOMO urothelial cancer.

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HCRN bladder cancer study published in European Urology

Researchers participating in the study known as ADAPT-BLADDER, or HCRN GU16-243, recently reported preliminary findings in the journal European Urology. The study evaluated the safety and preliminary efficacy of anti-PD-L1 directed therapy with durvalumab (cohort 1), durvalumab plus Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) (cohort 2) and durvalumab plus external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) (cohort 3).

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HCRN Remembers Alesha Arnold, RN: A dedicated board member committed to finding a cure

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Hoosier Cancer Research Network Board Member Alesha Arnold, RN.

Alesha was a breast oncology research nurse at the IU School of Medicine and supported the Clinical Trials Office at the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. Alesha worked with Clarian Health from 1997 to 2003 and served as a Clinical Research Nurse in gynecological cancer and breast cancer from 2008 to 2023. Alesha was also a patient at the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center from 2019 to 2023.

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Investigator Spotlight: Bently Doonan, MD, MS

Hoosier Cancer Research Network highlights Bently Doonan, MD, MS, oncologist and assistant professor in the division of hematology & oncology at the university of Florida College of Medicine.

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Three HCRN studies featured during 2023 ASCO GU Cancers Symposium

Three Hoosier Cancer Research Network genitourinary studies were featured during the American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary (GU) Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, CA on February 16-18, 2023.

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HCRN investigators present three studies during 2023 ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium

Three Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) investigator-initiator clinical trials will be highlighted during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, CA.

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HCRN seeks Communications Intern

Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) is currently seeking a part-time communications intern. Students working toward a college degree in Marketing/Communications, Advertising, Public Relations or English are preferred.

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Investigator Spotlight: Russell Pachynski, MD

Hoosier Cancer Research Network highlights Russell Pachynski, MD, genitourinary medical oncologist and associate professor of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, at Washington University School of Medicine.

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Hoosier Cancer Research Network appoints life sciences industry veteran Brian Stemme as Chief Executive Officer

Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) announced today that Brian Stemme has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Stemme, widely regarded as a champion of Indiana’s life sciences industry, will succeed Executive Director Cyndi Burkhardt, RN, who announced her retirement earlier this year. Stemme will assume responsibilities on Monday, August 29.

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Investigator Spotlight: Sarah Sammons, MD

Hoosier Cancer Research Network highlights Sarah Sammons, MD a medical oncologist at Duke Cancer Center.

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Investigator Spotlight: Richard Hall, MD, MS

Hoosier Cancer Research Network highlights Richard Hall, MD, MS, a medical oncologist at University of Virginia Cancer Center. Dr. Hall is a member of the HCRN Thoracic Clinical Trial Working Group. Read More

Meet Hatim Sabaawy, MD, PhD: Correlative Sciences Clinical Trial Working Group Co-Chair

Meet Hatim Sabaawy, MD, PhD

Hatim Sabaawy, MD, PhD, of the University of Colorado Cancer Center is the Director of Personalized Medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology at the CU School of Medicine. Dr. Sabaawy is responsible for fostering translational research activities across the academic and clinical partner institutions of the CU Cancer Center, including Children’s Hospital Colorado and UC Health. Read More

Investigator Spotlight: Pashtoon Kasi, MD, MS

Hoosier Cancer Research Network highlights Pashtoon Kasi, MD, MS, a medical oncologist at Weil Cornell Medicine. Dr. Kasi is a member of the HCRN Gastrointestinal Clinical Trial Working Group. Read More

HCRN investigators present four studies during ASCO 2022 Annual Meeting

Four Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) investigator-initiated clinical trials were highlighted during the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL.
HCRN investigators presented one poster and three trials in progress posters during the 2022 ASCO annual meeting. Read More

HCRN internship program creates a community and environment for students to grow

Four years ago, I left home to pursue higher education. Today, I feel a similar sense of nostalgia as this is my final day as an Intern at Hoosier Cancer Research Network. HCRN was not only a key to my financial stability in college, but it became a home consisting of the warmth only family could show you. Read More

A letter from Cyndi Burkhardt, RN

Dear Colleagues:

I am writing to let you know my plans to retire as Executive Director of Hoosier Cancer Research Network (HCRN) this year, once a successor is chosen and acclimated to the position. An executive search is currently underway.

8/1/22 update: Watch for an announcement soon introducing HCRN’s new executive director.

I joined this organization more than 16 years ago when we were known as Hoosier Oncology Group (“the HOG”), and have marveled as we have grown and strengthened over the years. As a nurse who has has worked in oncology and research for years, this company has given me so many opportunities I would never have imagined. It has been my great honor and personal joy to see our dedicated staff find similar avenues for professional development at HCRN. I love working alongside our staff and leadership team: they are second to none. Read More

HCRN publishes 2021 Annual Report

These last two years have presented challenges for all organizations, but I want to express my utmost admiration to Cyndi Burkhardt and the entire team at Hoosier Cancer Research Network as we endured another year of challenges. The growth I have seen of Hoosier Cancer Research Network throughout my almost decade as chairman has been a product of Cyndi’s leadership. We would not have our highly qualified team, our reach as a network, and our strong collaborations if not for her leadership and guidance. Read More

Investigator Spotlight: Petros Grivas, MD, PhD

This month, Hoosier Cancer Research Network highlights University of Washington (UW) / Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, a board-certified medical oncologist with expertise and experience in treating genitourinary (GU) cancers. In 2018, Dr. Grivas joined UW School of Medicine as an associate professor in the Department of Medicine and Clinical Director of the Genitourinary Cancers Program at UW and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Read More

HCRN GU16-260 investigators present findings at 2022 GU Cancer Symposium

Hoosier Cancer Research Network investigators will present their findings from the HCRN GU16-260 study during the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancer Symposium meeting on Saturday, February 19. Investigators of HCRN GU16-260 will present the abstract titled, Phase II study of nivolumab and salvage nivolumab + ipilimumab in treatment-naïve patients with advanced clear cell renal cell (HCRN GU16-260-Cohort A): Final report. Read More

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