01 May UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center research shines on global stage
“I daresay that nearly all of the really practice-changing studies are not done at a single institution,” said Dr. Randall Kimple, a radiation oncologist who co-leads UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center’s Imaging and Radiation Sciences program. “They’re done in cooperative groups and dozens or hundreds of institutions, including community practices coming together to enroll patients on clinical trials to help change how we care for people today.
To spark those collaborations, inspire new research ideas and share the latest research breakthroughs, Carbone Cancer Center’s researchers and clinicians attend multiple professional development conferences throughout the year. One of the largest such gatherings is the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, bringing together more than 40,000 scientists, clinicians, and other cancer-focused professionals to present research underway at their institutions, talk about evolving clinical best practices, and engage with peers both nationwide and globally. Read more…