Brain and spinal cord tumors affect thousands each year and pose unique challenges due to their complexity and location. At the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, researchers like Dr. Jonathan Forbes are advancing innovative treatments such as immunotherapy and focused ultrasound to improve outcomes for patients with aggressive and rare brain tumors.

Research drives everything we do at the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. This National Cancer Research Month, we’re highlighting the power of discovery, collaboration, and community-informed research to reduce the burden of cancer in our region and beyond.

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ERC students and 3 faculty went on a trip to visit River View Coal, LLC in Waverly, KY and the GE Appliances Park in Louisville, KY. At River View the group learned about the safety features and gear, then went on an underground tour and a surface tour of the mine, and spoke with leadership, clinicians, and staff to ask questions and learn more about worker safety.

University of Cincinnati Cancer Center experts reflect on advancements in treatment and ongoing research aimed at improving outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer.

The University of Cincinnati Cancer Center awarded 2025 Survivorship Pilot Project funding to Anthony Faiola, PhD, MFA, and Matia Solomon, PhD, to support innovative research on cancer-related cognitive impairment in brain and breast cancer survivors.