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[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

For Thank a Researcher Thursday, we’re celebrating Dr. Aswin Natarajan, who comes to UMMC from New York University Langone Health and Perlmutter Cancer Center. His work in cancer immunotherapy is opening doors to better treatments. https://t.co/uhPV2cVGfH

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Clinical trials open doors to better options for patients today and tomorrow. This week, CCRI celebrated Clinical Trials Day and the people who make progress possible. Employees and visitors learned about UMMC’s 200+ active trials and $110 million in research funding.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Today we celebrate Dr. Amod Sharma, research instructor in Cell and Molecular Biology, winner of the national Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research. We’re proud to have him at CCRI. https://t.co/8FgkX75xbd

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Behind every step forward in cancer care is a team working together with purpose. CCRI leaders met for a strategy retreat to map out the next phase of our NCI journey and what it means for Mississippi patients.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Today, we're highlighting Dr. Clark Henegan, whose path from chemical engineering to oncology reflects his commitment to problem‑solving & patient care. After training at UMMC & UAB, he joined our faculty in 2016 & continues to advance cancer care through expertise & compassion.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Melanoma and other skin cancers are highly treatable when found early. At UMMC’s Cancer Center & Research Institute, patients have access to full‑body skin exams, advanced imaging, surgery, immunotherapy, and clinical trials. Learn more: https://t.co/jfP1x53sxU

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Meet the Team Monday: Say hello to Denise Thames‑Lewis, an oncology certified inpatient chemotherapy nurse at UMMC. Inspired by caring for her grandfather, Denise now brings compassion, skill and steady support to patients every day. 💙

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Dr. Nicole Anderson’s work to understand why neuroblastoma spreads is getting a boost.
Perla Luna-Camacho has received a $5,000 Summer Fellows Grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to work under Dr. Anderson. https://t.co/D7pngEmCAI

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. At UMMC’s Cancer Center and Research Institute, care includes:
• Screening & diagnostic imaging
• Personalized treatment
• Surgery, medical and radiation therapy
• Supportive care
Learn more: https://t.co/7itJMlCaBx

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

This Thank a Researcher Thursday, we’re honoring Dr. Jasmine Miller‑Kleinhenz, our 2025 Researcher of the Year! Her work on racial disparities in breast cancer has earned national recognition, including an AACR award and a nearly $1M NIH K99/R00 grant. 💙🔬

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

It’s National Nurses Week, and we’re celebrating the nurses who care for CCRI patients every day. We are thankful for their service and commitment.💙

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

UMMC’s Cancer Center and Research Institute is entering a new era of precision cancer care. Patients like Patrick McCarthy are already experiencing the difference these new technologies make. https://t.co/qigADpseuz

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

This week, CCRI researchers are in San Diego sharing their latest discoveries at the AACR Annual Meeting, one of the world’s leading cancer research conferences.
Their work is shaping the future of cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
We’re proud of our team.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Say hello to Dr. Gina Jefferson, head and neck surgical oncologist and division chief in Otolaryngology. She cares for patients with complex cancers and leads with expertise, compassion and a deep commitment to improving outcomes in Mississippi.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Thank a Researcher Thursday spotlights Channabasavaiah B. Gurumurthy, PhD, professor of Cell and Molecular Biology. His work in genome engineering and innovative mouse model development is advancing discovery at CCRI.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

This week we spotlight Dr. Shannon Orr, surgical oncologist at UMMC. Dr. Orr specializes in complex abdominal cancers, including liver, pancreas, and GI tumors, and is dedicated to delivering expert, compassionate care to patients across Mississippi.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

The Selby and Richard McRae Foundation has made a significant gift to It’s About Time, supporting world‑class cancer care, research and education for Mississippi. Grateful for this legacy of generosity. 💙
https://t.co/5r5jCaX5oN

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

BiTE immunotherapy is offering new hope for patients with aggressive blood cancers. After her lymphoma returned, Diann Jackson received BiTE therapy at CCRI — a treatment that helps T‑cells find and attack cancer. Don't miss the story: https://t.co/lsRh0jrExU

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

🌟 Meet the Team Monday 🌟 Today we’re spotlighting Jeremy D. Jackson, MD, professor and chair of Dermatology at UMMC. Dr. Jackson leads specialty clinics in cutaneous lymphoma and complex skin disease, caring for some of our most acutely ill patients with skill and compassion.

[UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute @UMMC_Cancer]

Thank a Researcher Thursday highlights Manju George, MVSc PhD, whose work focuses on improving cancer screening related education and community outreach to increase colorectal cancer screening. Her commitment to empowering families strengthens care in MS. https://t.co/yVL7FoVt7M