Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University

09/03/2025

09/02/2025

🎉 Winship, through generous support from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and in collaboration with The Mount Sinai Hospital, celebrated the launch of the new Winship Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Program today at a community event inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The initiative aims to bring accessible initial screenings to men across Georgia at no cost to them, with a focus on addressing disparities in prostate cancer among those at highest risk, including Black men. 💙

Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVpyl

08/29/2025

Lisa Flowers, MD, MPH, FACOG, draws on her cervical cancer screening work in Panama and Nigeria — where HPV self-testing kits and mobile “digital colposcopy” devices expanded access to care.

She’s now applying these innovations to rural Georgia, aiming to close screening gaps and reach underserved communities. Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVjum

08/28/2025

More than 270 nursing professionals from across the region attended Winship's 16th Annual Oncology Nursing Symposium, exploring the latest trends, evidence-based practices and patient-centered approaches in cancer care. Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVhfn

08/27/2025

Winship immunologist Rafi Ahmed, PhD, works with Indian researchers to better understand immune system responses in HPV-related cervical cancer.

These insights could help shape the next generation of vaccines and therapies, offering hope for reducing cancer burden in the U.S. as well as in India and globally. Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVf64

08/26/2025

When Christy Erickson was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, she was told she might not live to see her kids grow up.

Genetic testing and targeted therapy at Winship gave her time and she’s making the most of it. From riding her dream Harley to competing in strongman events, Christy is living proof that life after a cancer diagnosis can be full of adventure, strength, and joy.

Read her story ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVdeR

08/25/2025

At Winship, the next generation of scientists is getting an early start. Through educational programs that begin as early as middle school, students gain unique, hands-on exposure to the world of cancer research and biomedical discovery.

Learn more ➡️https://brnw.ch/21wVbx6

08/25/2025

When Susan Modesitt, MD, FACOG, FACS, joined Winship in 2022, she set out to build a gynecologic oncology program that could rival the nation’s best. In just two years, she has:

👭 Grown the faculty from 4 to 7
🔬 Expanded clinical trials from 1 to nearly 20
🩺 Launched a fellowship program to train future oncologists
‼️ Opened a high-risk clinic for women with inherited cancer risk.

Her mission is clear: make Winship a national leader in gynecologic cancer research and expand access to advanced care for women across Georgia and the Southeast.

Learn more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wVaV9

08/22/2025

Winship epidemiologist Michael Goodman, MD, MPH, collaborates with India’s Center for Chronic Disease Control to strengthen cancer surveillance systems and improve how cases are tracked.

His work also tackles cancer-related stigma, which can delay diagnosis and treatment, by building awareness and encouraging earlier care. Read more ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wV7KI

08/21/2025

When Phyllis Hollowell was diagnosed with cancer, she didn’t leave her life to chance — she got a second opinion at Winship. Experts say that extra step can confirm a diagnosis, reveal new treatment options and build the best team for your care.

Learn more about Phyllis' story ➡️ https://brnw.ch/21wV5IO

08/20/2025

Integrative oncology specialist Anna Bausum, ND, FABNO, offers patients complementary therapies as part of Winship's commitment to supporting patients' long-term health and quality of life after cancer.

Learn more about her work in Winship’s Integrative Oncology and Survivorship Program and what "where science becomes hope" means to her. 🔗 https://winshipcancer.emory.edu/stories/archive/2025/where-science-becomes-hope-anna-bausum.php

08/20/2025

Winship researcher Michelle Kegler, DrPH, MPH, has taken her Smoke-Free Homes program far beyond Georgia—partnering with communities in Armenia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China and Vietnam.

By tailoring messages, imagery and outreach strategies to local cultures, her work helps families worldwide protect loved ones from the dangers of secondhand smoke. Read more ➡️https://brnw.ch/21wV3UO