Tennessee Statewide Cancer Collaborative
October 2025 | Hutton Hotel, Nashville TN
Advancing Cancer Research Across Tennessee
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in October 2025 hosted the inaugural Statewide Cancer Research Conference, a new forum designed to strengthen collaboration, expand research infrastructure, and attract state and federal support for cancer research and care across Tennessee.
The two-day conference featured a keynote address by Alan J. Tackett, PhD, distinguished professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, deputy director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, and Scharlau Family Endowed Chair for Cancer Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Plenary sessions spotlighted four key areas: Clinical Research, Population Health, Translational Research, and Drug Discovery. Lunch-time networking events within these focus areas further encouraged connections and collaboration. READ MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE >>
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Did you know that cancer is the second leading cause of death in Tennessee? The CDC reports that Tennessee has the 21st highest cancer incidence rate and the sixth highest cancer mortality rate in the U.S.
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