Cancer Research Programs
The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center boasts three world-class cancer research programs.
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Program
Program Leader: Derek Wainwright, PhD
In this program, scientists and clinicians focus on basic, translational, and clinical oncological research that spans biological disciplines, including biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, anatomy, neuroscience, immunology, pharmacology, geriatric sciences, and the microbiome.
Their goal is to investigate basic and/or therapeutically relevant mechanisms in vitro, in vivo using preclinical models, in clinical biospecimens, and/or in human patients, all to generate new knowledge that contributes to the future translation of clinical trials that improve outcomes for cancer patients.
Among its many accomplishments, the program has seven active National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards.
Cancer Control and Survivorship Program
Program Leader: Patricia Sheean, PhD, RDN, LDN, FASPEN
Expertise in all clinical oncology specialties, epidemiology, bioinformatics, public health, psychology, nutrition, and other disciplines is welcomed to better understand and reduce cancer disparities, especially in the Cancer Center’s catchment area.
This program aims to reduce the incidence, promotion, and progression of cancer, minimize disease morbidity and mortality, and optimize quality of life. Through community outreach and engagement, and with additional focus on high-risk and underserved communities, our experts seek to identify new ways to prevent cancer and improve cancer outcomes.
This program’s many accomplishments include two active NIH awards and six community cancer prevention and education events per year.
Radiation Oncology, Imaging and Technology Program
Program Leader: Hyejoo Kang, PhD, FAAPM
Radiation oncologists, radiologists, physicists, imaging scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and radiation biologists all foster research that integrates clinical, basic science, and engineering approaches.
The overarching goal is to translate these concepts from bench to bedside to improve tumor control with radiation while minimizing side effects and to develop novel imaging approaches for localized and disseminated disease.
Some notable program highlights include one NIH award, cross-campus collaborations with Loyola’s Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, and Argonne National Laboratory.
The Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center boasts three world-class cancer research programs.
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics Program
Program Leader: Derek Wainwright, PhD
In this program, scientists and clinicians focus on basic, translational, and clinical oncological research that spans biological disciplines, including biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, cell biology, anatomy, neuroscience, immunology, pharmacology, geriatric sciences, and the microbiome.
Their goal is to investigate basic and/or therapeutically relevant mechanisms in vitro, in vivo using preclinical models, in clinical biospecimens, and/or in human patients, all to generate new knowledge that contributes to the future translation of clinical trials that improve outcomes for cancer patients.
Among its many accomplishments, the program has seven active National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards.
Cancer Control and Survivorship Program
Program Leader: Patricia Sheean, PhD, RDN, LDN, FASPEN
Expertise in all clinical oncology specialties, epidemiology, bioinformatics, public health, psychology, nutrition, and other disciplines is welcomed to better understand and reduce cancer disparities, especially in the Cancer Center’s catchment area.
This program aims to reduce the incidence, promotion, and progression of cancer, minimize disease morbidity and mortality, and optimize quality of life. Through community outreach and engagement, and with additional focus on high-risk and underserved communities, our experts seek to identify new ways to prevent cancer and improve cancer outcomes.
This program’s many accomplishments include two active NIH awards and six community cancer prevention and education events per year.
Radiation Oncology, Imaging and Technology Program
Program Leader: Hyejoo Kang, PhD, FAAPM
Radiation oncologists, radiologists, physicists, imaging scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and radiation biologists all foster research that integrates clinical, basic science, and engineering approaches.
The overarching goal is to translate these concepts from bench to bedside to improve tumor control with radiation while minimizing side effects and to develop novel imaging approaches for localized and disseminated disease.
Some notable program highlights include one NIH award, cross-campus collaborations with Loyola’s Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, and Argonne National Laboratory.