Endometrial cancer is one of the few cancers in the United States with both increasing incidence rates and decreasing survival rates. Christy Hagan, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and a member of The University of Kansas Cancer Center’s cancer biology program, is a project leader on a multi-institutional project program grant from the National Cancer Institute to study hormone therapy for endometrial cancer. “Our hope is that funding from this grant will significantly impact a number of endometrial cancer patients by identifying which is the most effective and safest treatment for them. By having a team of scientists working together on this question, we hope to get those answers faster for our patients," said Dr. Hagan. (fb)

Five exceptional KU Medical Center faculty members will be honored at the 2025 University Teaching Awards on Oct. 21. The University of Kansas awards recognize and reward demonstrated teaching excellence. “This year’s teaching award winners include some of our most outstanding educators and mentors, each of whom deserves recognition and thanks," said Chancellor Douglas A. Girod. Learn more and see the full list of honorees: (fb)