March, 2010

Eugene W. Gerner, PhD
Eugene W. Gerner, PhD

Two researchers honored as top university innovators for 2010

Two Arizona Cancer Center researchers were honored March 23 by the University of Arizona with the 2010 Technology Innovation Awards. The Technology Innovation Award is given annually in recognition of exemplary innovative achievements in translating original ideas from the laboratory to the marketplace.

Drs. Mahadevan, Cranmer and Swart
Drs. Mahadevan, Cranmer and Swart

World-class scholars

The Phoenix Friends Scholar Program supports world-class physician-scientists who show extraordinary potential for significantly advancing cancer treatments.

Lisa Lovallo (left) and Shannon Ortiz
Lisa Lovallo (left) and Shannon Ortiz

Building Awareness

At the Arizona Cancer Center, we act against cancer every day. However, one need not be a physician or researcher to do so. In fact, Cox Media is acting against cancer by helping increase the Arizona Cancer Center’s visibility statewide.

Marianne VanZyll
Marianne VanZyll

Lending a helping hand

The Arizona Cancer Center - North Campus is a beautiful building with a warm, welcoming feeling. Part of its friendly atmosphere is due to the efforts of Marianne VanZyll who has been a volunteer at the Arizona Cancer Center for the past 17 years helping nurses and comforting patients.

Mark “Marty” Pagel, PhD, who directs CAMEL
Mark “Marty” Pagel, PhD, who directs CAMEL

Imaging Program looks toward the future

Arizona Cancer Center scientists are conducting research that they expect will lead to earlier and faster monitoring of a patient’s response to cancer treatments.

$1.5 million for vitamin D study

Arizona Cancer Center scientist Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD, has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to research vitamin D and its role in colon cancer.