Join #VCUMassey 's Dr. Robert A. Winn for the next Sunrise Science talk at the Science Museum of Virginia and learn about cancer formation, identification and future screening technologies. June 6, 8-9 AM. RSVP required: bit.ly/4b1OWuu

Our researchers at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center team up with community members called Cancer Champions.

We aren’t just talking the talk about our community-to-bench model. It is in action every day.

Together we are forging a new path to discoveries in the lab.

The next Director's Distinguished Visiting Scholars is on June 7th! Join us for engaging discussions on cancer advancements! Register now to reserve your spot and interact with experts in the field. Limited slots available, don't miss out! bit.ly/4bd30AY

On 5/15, I was honored to lead a Congressional briefing on the AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report 2024.

We have seen tremendous progress against cancer in the last few decades, but we must keep fighting to ensure equal access and improved health care delivery for ALL.

Save the date: June 18 .

I'm looking forward to sitting down with Nadine J. Barrett, PhD, MA., MS for this discussion!

Thank you, Rep. Rep. Rob Wittman!

We appreciate your support.

Truly enjoyed worshipping with the Mount Tabor Baptist Church family and celebrating Dr. Herbert Ponder's 30th Pastoral anniversary yesterday! VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and Facts and Faith Fridays are so thankful for partnerships with faith leaders like Dr. Ponder. ❤️

Review NASEM Health’s new publication on transforming the
#ClinicalTrials enterprise and enabling the future #workforce to better support the evolving
needs of drug research and development by 2030. Read here: ow.ly/BRJ250RHwxS
#DrugForum #DiversityinSTEM

A journey starts with single step, in our case, it was paperwork 📔! It all began with this Cancer Center Support Grant app filed in '73. A CCSG provides gov. funds for cancer care, research, admin & outreach. Learn more & connect with us: masseycancercenter.org/50years #Massey50

Dr. Levy, Interim CEO of VCU Health told Dr. Winn, Director of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, that “The Doorways, to me, is indispensable.”

To The Doorways, it’s our healthcare partners that are indispensable for working with us to provide vital healthcare access to communities outside of Richmond

The Massey delegation wrapped up AACR / Association of American Cancer Institutes Joint Hill Day with dialogue inside Rep. Abigail Spanberger’s office.

Legislative assistant Lucy Schwartz reaffirmed Rep. Spanberger’s commitment to cancer policies to improve and save more lives.

Thank you, Shelley Moore Capito, for taking the time to meet with AACI President and VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Dr. Rob Winn, AACI Executive Director Jennifer Pegher, WVU Cancer Institute Director Hannah Hazard-Jenkins, and Ashkan Emadi of WVU Cancer Institute. #AACIOnTheHill #AACROnTheHill #FundNIH #FundNCI

At Association of American Cancer Institutes / AACR Joint Hill Day, Massey representatives speak with Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan senior policy adviser Melody Tan about their personal experiences with cancer.

Advocates ask Congress to appropriate $51.3 billion for the NIH and at least $7.9 billion for National Cancer Institute in FY25.

“What keeps me up at night is the generations we are going to lose.”

-Massey director Dr. Rob Winn tells Sen. Mark Warner legislative correspondent Jonah Kim that retention of the best and brightest scientists and advances in research depend on funding for the NIH and National Cancer Institute.

The Massey delegation met with Senator Tim Kaine fellow Hannah Kaufman to advocate for robust cancer research funding to help reduce disparities and increase survivorship and other positive effects.

Sen. Kaine is on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

Thank you, Rep. Rob Wittman, for taking the time to meet with AACI President and VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Director Dr. Rob Winn, AACI Executive Director Jennifer Pegher, and passionate advocates from across Virginia. #AACIOnTheHill #AACROnTheHill #FundNIH #FundNCI

The Massey AACR / Association of American Cancer Institutes Joint Hill Day delegation shared impacts of cancer research on Virginia communities with Courtney Ball, legislative assistant of Congressman Bob Good.

You never know who you will meet on Capitol Hill!

Today Massey director Dr. Rob Winn had a chance to connect with 2023 Miss Virginia Katie Rose who is promoting her community service initiative addressing domestic violence.

AACR / Association of American Cancer Institutes Joint Hill Day.