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Today, we’ve highlighted only a few of the incredible folks who work in the CTO, but there are so many more who work beh...
05/20/2026

Today, we’ve highlighted only a few of the incredible folks who work in the CTO, but there are so many more who work behind the scenes to ensure research discoveries intersect with excellent patient care.

To our data managers, trial coordinators, research nurses, regulatory specialists and everyone in the CTO, thank you. You handle the massive logistics, navigate strict safety compliance, and manage the precise data required to make tomorrow’s cancer treatments a reality today. Most importantly, you serve as a vital bridge of hope and expert care for our patients when they need it most.

Your dedication behind the scenes changes lives and shapes the future of medicine right here in our community. Please join us in leaving a note of appreciation for our amazing CTO team below! 👇✨

05/20/2026

Meet Brooke, Clinical Research Nurse in the Massey CTO! As a clinical research nurse, Brooke serves as the vital bridge connecting clinical data to direct patient care.

Her focus is on treating the whole patient, ensuring that their clinical trial needs are met while supporting their overall well-being, comfort, and families.

05/20/2026

If data is the foundation of science, Katelyn and her fellow Clinical Data Managers are the bedrock of our trials.

Behind the scenes, Katelyn meticulously tracks and reviews every single data point generated during a study. Her work ensures that the information we pass along to federal regulators and research sponsors is 100% accurate, safe, and compliant.

05/20/2026

Behind every life-saving breakthrough, every successful trial, and every story of survival, there is a dedicated team in the Clinical Trials Office (CTO) working around the clock.

Without the CTO, moving the needle in cancer care wouldn't be possible. Join us in celebrating and thanking our amazing CTO team today for keeping Massey at the forefront of cancer research!

We are highlighting three essential roles, starting with the clinical research coordinator, who manages the complex logistics, schedules, and regulatory rules required to keep trials running smoothly. Working alongside them is the clinical data manager, our analytical backbone ensuring all research data is accurate and compliant. Finally, the clinical research nurse provides direct, specialized frontline care, guiding participants safely through their medical journey. Together, they make tomorrow's cancer treatments a reality today.

First up, Morgan gives us insight into her role as Clinical Research Coordinator...

05/19/2026

Clinical trials are essential to improving cancer care, making treatments safer, and expanding survival rates. But for Dr. Keri Maher, they are also a matter of health equity.

Too often, the patients who face the highest burden of disease have the least access to cutting-edge medicine. At VCU Massey, we are working to change that by keeping trials rooted directly in our communities.

Hear from Dr. Maher on why clinical research is indispensable to finding the next cancer breakthrough, and why every single community deserves to be a part of it.

This week, VCU Massey is shining a spotlight on the engine of medical progress: clinical trials. Over the next few days,...
05/19/2026

This week, VCU Massey is shining a spotlight on the engine of medical progress: clinical trials. Over the next few days, we will be sharing the facts, the personal breakthroughs, and the dedicated teams behind the cutting-edge therapies saving lives right here in Virginia.

Clinical trials are not a last resort, they are tomorrow’s standard of care, available to our patients today. By bridging the gap between bench science and community care, these trials offer hope across every stage of a cancer journey.

Whether you are a patient, a researcher, or a supporter, follow along all week as we celebrate the science, safety, and survival made possible through clinical research!

05/18/2026

Federal funding is the bedrock of cancer research, clinical trials, and community engaged care. Last week, leaders, policy staff, and patient advocates from VCU Massey joined forces with over 100 cancer centers nationwide for the annual AACR/AACI Hill Day in Washington, D.C.

Our delegation met directly with lawmakers and legislative staff to share the real world impact of oncology advancements in Virginia and advocate for sustained, robust federal funding.

Advocating for our communities on the national stage ensures that cutting edge science continues to move forward, bringing us closer to a future without cancer. Thank you to the lawmakers and partners who stood with us to make cancer research a national priority.

"This study suggests that GLP-1 drugs may offer protective benefits, potentially improving survival and recurrence risk ...
05/16/2026

"This study suggests that GLP-1 drugs may offer protective benefits, potentially improving survival and recurrence risk in some female patients with breast cancer," says senior author Bernard Fuemmeler, associate director for population sciences at VCU Massey.

Recent research led by our team at VCU Massey has gained national attention for its look at how popular GLP-1 medications may be linked to better long-term outcomes for breast cancer patients.

The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that survivors using GLP-1s for obesity or diabetes had a lower risk of death from any cause over 10 years and a significantly lower risk of their cancer returning.

Check it out! https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-05-13/glp-1-drugs-may-improve-breast-cancer-outcomes

Are you ready to move from 'idea' to 'action'? Join us on June 2 for a powerful summit focused on public health, cancer ...
05/15/2026

Are you ready to move from 'idea' to 'action'? Join us on June 2 for a powerful summit focused on public health, cancer prevention, and community impact.

This isn't just another meeting, it’s a hands-on experience. Participants will engage hands-on workshops as well designed to turn ideas into progress.

What to expect:
✅ A fireside chat with inspiring cancer and public health leaders.
✅ Low-cost, high-impact strategies you can use in your community.
✅ Networking with partners who are making a difference across Virginia.

Come ready to collaborate!

📍 When: June 2, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ Save your spot today! https://bit.ly/4tAIl2K

“Massey is special. We're really fortunate in the city of Richmond to have such a great resource available to us. I want...
05/14/2026

“Massey is special. We're really fortunate in the city of Richmond to have such a great resource available to us. I want our whole region to benefit from the access my mom had.”

For Chase Hill, the mission of VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is personal. More than twenty years ago, his mother, Moira Hill, received life-saving treatment for breast cancer at Massey. Today, she is in remission, a result Chase attributes to the cutting-edge research and compassionate care she received.

Inspired by his mother’s journey and his father’s years of service on the Massey board, Chase and his wife Lara are now paying it forward. Through a significant gift to the Burgess-Herndon Fund, they are helping provide essential support for patients; covering costs like transportation, housing, and utility bills.

Read more about the Hill family’s inspiring commitment to Massey: https://www.masseycancercenter.org/news/2026/family-rallies-behind-massey-following-cutting-edge-treatment-made-possible-by-research-/

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