RELIABLE RESEARCH SUPPORT
Dedicated research professorships such as the Dustin J. “DJ” Eskie – Head for the Cure Professorship in Neuro-Oncology allow faculty to devote more time to discovery. Because of this, professorships provide a powerful advantage in progress against cancer.
There is no better way to support professorships at the University of Kansas Medical Center than to create an endowed fund. Endowed funds provide the long-term, continuous, stable source of support necessary to ensure the success of the professor’s research efforts.
Stories like Dustin Eskie’s & Chris Anthony’s are far too common. This translational researcher could discover new treatments that would enhance survivorship and quality of life for patients like Dustin & Chris. Perhaps, one day, this work will lead to a cure. We must make the effort at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and this professorship is essential to move the effort forward.
Stories like Dustin Eskie’s & Chris Anthony’s are far too common. This translational researcher could discover new treatments that would enhance survivorship and quality of life for patients like Dustin & Chris. Perhaps, one day, this work will lead to a cure. We must make the effort at The University of Kansas Cancer Center, and this professorship is essential to move the effort forward.
A TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCHER
In medicine, translational research aims to “translate” the findings of fundamental basic science research into effective medical and nursing practice and meaningful health outcomes. Translational research is the key to pushing back at cancer.
We will expand our already strong cadre of research projects and clinical trials by recruiting a translational researcher whose work is specific to brain tumors.
Under the direction of this researcher, the program will focus on:
☑ developing cutting-edge clinical trials for every common type of brain tumor. Increased staff time will allow us to explore new and provocative areas of research involving drug discovery, drug development and genetic change as it relates to tumor progression;
☑ working closely with Cancer Center staff who are pioneering new projects in immunotherapy;
☑ conducting molecular characterization and genomic sequencing on patients diagnosed with brain and nervous system cancers. This information will support the discovery of causes and cures, the development of personalized therapies and the education of both patients and physicians for increasingly informed treatment decisions; and
☑ supporting the Cancer Center’s role in the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative, a multi-institution collaborative across the country working to generate new discoveries and create new clinical trials.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Private support is a crucial component of building our neuro-oncology program. Among the areas of greatest need is funding to support the recruitment of a translational researcher working specifically on brain tumors. Please join Dennis and Debi Eskie Head for the Cure in this effort, which will help promote understanding and treatment of these heart-breaking diseases.
For more information about this funding opportunity.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Private support is a crucial component of building our neuro-oncology program. Among the areas of greatest need is funding to support the recruitment of a translational researcher working specifically on brain tumors. Please join Dennis and Debi Eskie Head for the Cure in this effort, which will help promote understanding and treatment of these heart-breaking diseases.
For more information about this funding opportunity.
