Research Focus Areas
Cancer Epigenetics & Metabolism
Drug Development & Chemical Biology
Systems, Pathways & Targets
Tumor Immunology
Latest News from CRI
Conquering Cancer Series- Battling Ovarian Cancer
On September 19, The Cancer Research Institute hosted its third “Conquering Cancer Series” seminar. In front of a crowd of 40+ individuals, Dr. Alyssa Bujnak, Dr. Krishnansu Tewari, and Cate Le discussed the world of tackling Ovarian Cancer from the eyes of a researcher, surgeon, and survivor. Ovarian cancer is a growth of cells that…
Sisters in Science: Lauryn and Elyse Tran’s Journey in Cancer Research and Community Service
Siblings can be each other’s steadfast companions through life’s continuous ups and downs. Sisters, in particular, offer a unique blend of support and challenge, forming an unbreakable bond. History is adorned with iconic sister duos: Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who built a media and fashion empire, and Venus and Serena Williams, who transformed the world…
Congrats to the CRI 2024 Youth Science Fellow Cohort
Congratulations to the 2024 YSF Program Class!! After an immersive 5-week journey, the 2024 completed their journey with a 3-minute oral presentation followed by a poster session. The 11th and 12th graders did amazing work and should be proud of what they accomplished. The Cancer Research Institute sponsors a summer program for high school students…
Testimonials
"Conducting cancer research is working with others to fill a bucket one drop at a time to achieve results that better serve cancer patients."
Paige Halas
"Having a strong community is important in cancer research as we are all in this together."
Elyse and Lauryn Tran