We take pride in our approach to integrated research, education, and clinical care. It enables us to deliver the most advanced treatments and technologies to patients. We are seeing faster progress in treatment areas and the adoption of new tools for cancer screening and prevention, which are transforming lives in Iowa and beyond.

Bri O’Leary, PhD, in the Joseph Cullen lab on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

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NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
Marion Vanneste, postdoctoral research scholar in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022.

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Exterior of Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center with new brand campaign display at University of Iowa Health Care’s university campus on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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Latest Holden News

Ksenia Krupina, PhD

Scientists uncover enzyme that shatters chromosomes, reshapes cancer genomes

Friday, January 9, 2026
Lead study author Ksenia Krupina will join UI Health Care in 2026 to continue her research.
Garry Buettner portrait

Chemist’s lifelong research comes full circle in his own treatment

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Garry Buettner, a scientist who spent decades researching the cancer-fighting potential of intravenous vitamin C, became a patient himself, and benefited from the very treatment he helped pioneer—demonstrating both the personal and scientific impact of his work.
Katie Colling

PhD student’s research advances treatments for uterine cancer

Monday, December 8, 2025
Katie Colling was named winner of the 2025 3MT competition.

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