UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

12/08/2025

Dr. Pierre de Delva and Dr. Jonathan Hontzas represented CCRI well at the National Lung Cancer Roundtable in Atlanta.

12/06/2025

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging cancers to detect and treat, but CCRI researchers are working every day to change that. From developing earlier, more accurate detection methods to exploring innovative therapies that target the disease at its roots, scientists are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. They wear purple, the color of pancreatic cancer awareness, to honor patients, survivors and caregivers. Every discovery moves us closer to better outcomes and brighter futures. umc.edu/cancer

12/05/2025

ICYMI: Keeping in mind that Mississippi is stronger and healthier when we're working together, CCRI shared information and resources with metro area residents during the Stronger Together health fair in November.

CCRI team members — including Dr. Seema Singh, Dr. Ajay Singh, Dr. Manju George, Dr. Justin Turner, Jimmie Wells and Nicole Hardy, among others — spent the day offering education on cancer prevention, screening and resources to help Mississippians take charge of their health. Jackson Mayor John Horhn and Jackson firefighters, UMMC School of Medicine students and myriad community organizations were also on hand.

More than 500 attended, showing a higher community turnout than Stronger Together events in much larger U.S. cities. We’re grateful for opportunities like this to meet people where they are and work toward a healthier Mississippi, together. 💙

12/04/2025

Dr. Nicole Anderson, assistant professor of cell and molecular biology, has received a $330,000 St. Baldrick’s Foundation Scholar Grant to study why neuroblastoma so often spreads to the bone marrow in children. Congratulations to Dr. Anderson and her team!

Research led by Dr. Nicole Anderson, assistant professor of cell and molecular biology, on bone metastasis in children with neuroblastomas has received a $330,000 Scholar Grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

12/03/2025

Educating the next generation of physicians is part of the three-part mission of CCRI. Our Dr. Justin Turner is working in the UMMC School of Medicine to fight cancer and build a healthier Mississippi.

12/01/2025

ICYMI: CCRI welcomes thoracic oncology surgeon Dr. Kelsey Koch to Mississippi!

11/26/2025

We're thankful for this incredible generosity inspired by devotion to the state we call home!

A lifetime of service to Mississippi has inspired a major gift from the Walker Foundation to UMMC’s Cancer Center and Research Institute. The donation supports the It’s About Time Campaign to build a new state-of-the-art Jackson Cancer Center that will expand treatment, research and clinical trials for patients across the state. Learn how Gloria Walker’s personal journey shaped this transformational contribution. https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2025/11/Walker-Foundation.html

11/25/2025

ICYMI: CCRI researchers were among those honored for their scientific contributions during an award presentation in November at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Congratulations! https://umc.edu/cancerinstitute/directors-cut-newsletter/2025/November/Articles/OAVCR-Awards.html

11/24/2025

When lung cancer is caught early through low-dose CT scans, survival rates increase. https://www.umc.edu/news/CONSULT/2025/November/CON11012025B.html

11/20/2025

CCRI nurse practitioner Bethany Sabins is networking with physicians throughout Mississippi to improve women's cancer care.

Building relationships that strengthen women’s health across our region! OPR OUTREACH to Bolivar Women’s Clinic for Bethany Sabins, NP, to connect with a Cleveland physician and discuss gynecologic oncology care available at UMMC.

11/20/2025

Quitting smoking is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of cancer and improve your overall health. Whether you're ready to quit today or just exploring your options, the ACT Center for To***co Treatment, Education and Research offers free, evidence-based counseling and support to help you on your journey.

📞 Call 601-815-1180 to learn more.

11/17/2025

Cancer biomarkers are measurable signals in the body—like proteins, genes, or other molecules—that can help doctors detect cancer earlier, choose the most effective treatments, and monitor how well those treatments are working. Biomarker testing can deliver more personalized, precise care.