Building on a Legacy: Looking to the future
鈥淲ith each breakthrough and life we touch, we move closer to a bright future where cancer is a thing of the past. I thank each of you鈥攆aculty and staff members, patients and providers, volunteers and generous donors, community members and changemakers鈥攆or your incredible contributions to this journey. The work we do is not easy, but it is deeply meaningful.鈥
Mary Beckerle, PhD
CEO, Huntsman Cancer Institute 2006-2025
Data Science & AI: The Future is Now
鈥淓ven as AI rapidly transforms cancer research, one thing remains constant: Huntsman Cancer Institute鈥檚 vision of delivering a cancer-free frontier through scientific discovery and human touch. AI tools will help us achieve this vision.鈥
Aik Choon Tan, PhD
Senior Director, Data Science & AI
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Professor of Oncological Sciences
University of Utah
Leading the Way in Innovative Surgical Solutions
鈥淲e are at the epicenter of robotic surgery. 鈥淥ur surgeons are not only performing these procedures but also teaching other doctors at cancer centers around the country how to use this technology.鈥
Brian Mitzman, MD, MS
Robotic Surgeon
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Utah
By the Numbers
All numbers represent calendar year 2024
Research
| 654 | Research Projects |
| 676 | Trainees Advancing |
| 325 | Clinical Trials |
| 276 | Research Teams |
| $242M | Cancer Research Investment |
| 45 | First-in-Human Phase 1 Trials |
Clinical Care
| 2,956 | Proton Therapy Treatments |
| 6,350 | Surgical Cases |
| 5,849 | Inpatient Discharges |
| 29,361 | Radiation Treatments |
| 69,345 | Radiology Procedures |
| 70,512 | Infusion Visits |
| 150,794 | Outpatient Visits |
*Includes all Huntsman Cancer Institute locations
How this Skin Cancer Researcher Found his 鈥淯gly Duckling鈥
鈥淪kin cancer can be frightening, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk and to identify it early. My lab focuses on the latter. I encourage everyone to monitor their moles, as it can save your life.鈥
Jakob Jensen, PhD
Associate Vice President for Research, Huntsman Cancer Institute
Professor of Communications, University of Utah
Highlights of Discovery and Innovation
More than 275 research teams at Huntsman Cancer Institute are learning about cancer, its origins, and how to prevent and treat these diseases. At any given time, Huntsman Cancer Institute also offers more than 300 clinical trials, so patients have access to the most promising new approaches.