All leukemia

Treatment with ISRIB, a small molecule inhibitor

February 8, 2024

Clues to cancer drug’s deadly side effects could make it safer 

For some leukemia patients, their only treatment option carries a risk of heart failure

A grid of blue, red and yellow squares representing gene expression.

August 29, 2023

Clinical clue leads to design of promising new solution for chemo-resistant leukemia 

A genetic variant associated with better outcomes for leukemia patients suggests a new drug candidate.

Irum Khan

March 7, 2022

Study shows structural racism can result in poorer leukemia outcomes 

Structural violence is thought to expose particular populations to elevated risks for dying from acute myeloid leukemia

June 17, 2019

UIC startup raises nearly $1M to help develop safer leukemia chemotherapy

A less toxic leukemia chemotherapy drug

test tubes filled with liquid

August 9, 2018

Discovery could lead to better treatment for leukemia

Adding a new drug to chemotherapy may reduce chemoresistance

Damiano Rondelli & Bangalore medical team

April 30, 2015

Physician helps launch bone marrow transplant unit in India

‘Every patient gets the same treatment, regardless of what they can pay,’ says Damiano Rondelli

March 18, 2015

UI Health physician helps launch bone marrow unit in Bangalore

Ongoing partnership with hospital in India includes training, research

canoes on the water

September 11, 2013

UIC, Binaytara Foundation help bring blood cancer treatment to Nepal

UIC partners to develop country’s first blood, marrow transplant unit

Boy shaving Alberto Locante's head for St. Baldrick's.

February 19, 2013

THURSDAY: Shave heads to fight kids’ cancer

The annual head-shaving raises critical funds for childhood cancer research.

July 12, 2012

Noted Leukemia Clinician, Researcher Named UI Cancer Center Director

Dr. Howard Ozer, a renowned cancer clinician and researcher, has been named director of the University of Illinois Cancer Center.