News from Holden

Innovation

Iowan sees new life after innovative cancer treatment

By participating in cutting-edge research at University of Iowa Health Care, Linda Jacobs beat cancer. Now, she is relishing time with her grandchildren, exploring new hobbies, and training a puppy.

Prevention

Grateful for world-class cancer care close to home

When Quad Cities resident Christen Schulte Phelps was diagnosed with a rare breast cancer, she only had t

Innovation Research

Foaming in on cancer

Taking inspiration from the culinary arts, Iowa researchers are exploring gas-entrapping materials to boost chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

From the Director

Burkard named director of UI Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

After a national search, Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, has been selected to serve as director of Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Student Spotlight: Laura Hovenga

Laura HovengaGrinnell, IowaSummer Cancer Undergraduate Research Program at Iowa, summer 2023

Research

Faculty awarded 2024 ACS seed grant through Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

Four early-career scientists have each been awarded a one-year, $40,000 American Cancer Society Institutional Researc

Research

Holden Researchers to Present New Cancer Research Data at 2024 AACR Annual Meeting

A total of 19 abstracts from University of Iowa and UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have been accep