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Ben Bitler

@bitlerlabucd

#CancerResearcher #NewPI #Runner #OvarianCancer

 Denver, CO
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Joined October 2017
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Published today in @CRC_AACR: research from CU Cancer Center's Bradley Corr, MD, and Benjamin Bitler (@bitlerlabucd), PhD, shows a first-of-its-kind combination therapy that could make treatment for hard-to-treat ovarian cancer more effective ⬇️ bit.ly/3Kp2sAv
From Lab to Clinic: CU Anschutz Cancer Center Launches Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Promising Combin...

From Lab to Clinic: CU Anschutz Cancer Center Launches Phase 1 Clinical Trial of Promising Combin...

From lab to clinic: CU Anschutz launches phase 1 clinical trial of promising combination therapy for resistant ovarian cancer.

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A highlight of our recent work on Claudin 4’s role in ovarian cancer. nature.com/articles/s41598-0… labroots.com/trending/cancer…
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Today on #GivingTuesday, your gift can make 2x the difference for the ovarian & gynecologic cancer community, with every dollar matched by a generous donor: bit.ly/445nLO1. We are grateful to all who are helping to push progress forward. 🩵💜
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Thank you to Katherine Aird @airdlab from @TheWistar for a fascinating Syndicate talk on the role of metabolites in ovarian cancer dissemination. Who knew!?! Incredible story. @DiFeoLab @bitlerlabucd @OvCaAcademy @CoffmanLab @BasserBRCA @ocrahope @ovarcome @TinasWish
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We are sending our deepest condolences to the family and friends of CU Cancer Center's Joshua Black, PhD, who passed away last month at the age of 45, following a battle with cancer. We encourage contributions at giving.cu.edu/JBlack for a research lectureship in his honor.
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We remember and honor Joshua Black, PhD, who passed away on Oct. 25, 2025. Josh was a brilliant scientist, a beloved colleague, and a cherished friend whose life was cut far too short. To honor his legacy and support a research lectureship in his honor, we invite you to contribute in his memory at giving.cu.edu/JBlack. If you would like to make your gift by mail, please make your check out to the University of Colorado Foundation in support of CU Anschutz Fund for Excellence in memory of Josh Black. University of Colorado Foundation P.O. Box 17126 Denver, CO 80217-9155
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Incredible work being done to better understand ILC breast cancer. news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-c… via @gotosage @CUCancerCenter @CUMedicalSchool
An Understudied Type of Breast Cancer Poses a Lurking Threat

An Understudied Type of Breast Cancer Poses a Lurking Threat

Matt Sikora, PhD, seeks better answers for lobular breast cancer, which can be harder to detect & has lower survival rates after several years than other types.

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Urge Congress to Support NIH and Protect Medical Research. This link makes it very easy. votervoice.net/Shares/B-eRgA… @OvCaAcademy @Penn_OCRC @DiFeoLab @bitlerlabucd @airdlab @MichelleDunno17 @KReissMD @NOCC_National @ovarcome
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Grants, papers, data, meetings - sometimes a little axe throwing with a friend goes a long way!!
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Toni Moses, RN, a @uchealth emergency department nurse, is grateful for CU Cancer Center member Bradley Corr, MD, who led the clinical trial she took part in to combat her ovarian cancer ⬇️ news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-c…
‘I Love What I Do’: While She Helps Patients, a Nurse Grapples with Her Own Ovarian Cancer

‘I Love What I Do’: While She Helps Patients, a Nurse Grapples with Her Own Ovarian Cancer

Toni Moses, RN, says she’s grateful to be enrolled in a clinical trial led by Bradley Corr, MD, of the CU Cancer Center.

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#OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth: International research by CU Cancer Center member Lindsay Brubaker, MD, aims to transform ovarian cancer treatment by finding ways to optimize precision medicines for more patients ⬇️ news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-c…
Seeking Opportunities to Overcome Therapy Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

Seeking Opportunities to Overcome Therapy Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

A CU Cancer Center gynecologic oncologist has received a pilot grant to support her search for better ways to treat a deadly type of ovarian cancer.

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Congrats to Valerie, our @CUCancerCenter CREU student, for finishing her summer research experience! She spent the summer investigating macrophage differentiation and ovarian cancer.
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A phase II, randomized, double-blind study of the use of rucaparib vs.... sciencedirect.com/science/ar… A 20-month PFS benefit with a PARP inhibitor against recurrent endometrial cancer! @CUCancerCenter
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Schroeder breast cancer lab in Arizona starts crowdfunding campaign. A PhD student in my PhD lab started fundraising to continue her breast cancer research! #determination #sciencerules azcentral.com/story/news/loc…

With financial support in limbo, this UA cancer lab started crowdfunding

As federal funding changes hit universities, key research initiatives are scrambling to find cash. The Schroeder Lab at UA is one of them.

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University of Colorado Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group website is live!! Check it out! medschool.cuanschutz.edu/ob-… @CUGynOnc @ronny_drapkin @airdlab @SikoraLab @DiFeoLab
CU Anschutz Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group (OCIG)

CU Anschutz Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group (OCIG)

The University of Colorado Anschutz Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group's mission is innovating ovarian cancer early detection and prevention through research, targeted therapies, and public awareness.

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Gynecologic Cancer Survivorship and Beyond event at the University of Colorado! @CGCAorg @CUAnschutz @CUCancerCenter @CUGynOnc
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The 3rd University of Colorado Think Tank meeting was a huge success! news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-c… via @gotosage @CGCAorg @CUCancerCenter
Ovarian Cancer Experts Gather on the CU Anschutz Campus for Third Annual Think Tank Event

Ovarian Cancer Experts Gather on the CU Anschutz Campus for Third Annual Think Tank Event

The third annual Ovarian Cancer Think Tank at the University of Colorado Cancer Center brought ovarian cancer experts from around the country to CU.

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Dani Ortiz, a CANB doctoral student, receives a national award from the American Society of Hematology! Way to go! @CUCancerCenter @CUCancerBio @ASH_hematology news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-c…
‘Inner Fire’ Fuels a Young Scientist’s Blood Cancer Research

‘Inner Fire’ Fuels a Young Scientist’s Blood Cancer Research

PhD candidate Daniela Ortiz Chavez, a first-generation college student, gets a national award to support her leukemia work in the CU Cancer Center.

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Supporting patients of gynecologic cancers at Jodi’s Race @COCAorg @CUCancerCenter
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