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Welcome
On behalf of the faculty and staff, we welcome you to the Division of Medical Oncology website where you will find information relating to our world-class medical-care, superior educational opportunities, and innovative clinical and lab based research. Our vision is to develop future oncology leaders through innovative cancer research, education, and interdisciplinary compassionate care. In 2019 it is estimated that there will be 26,800 new cancer cases and 8,120 cancer related deaths, which is why we aim to improve cancer outcomes through research discovery while delivering the highest quality of compassionate care.
Leadership
Wells Messersmith, MD, FACP
Professor with Tenure
Division Head
Virginia Borges, MD, MMSc
Professor with Tenure
Deputy Division Head
Melinda Ogilvie, BS
Division Administrator
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Division News
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Medical Director of Hereditary Cancer Program
Aug 22, 2019, 12:00 AM by Division of Medical OncologyAnosheh Afghahi, MD, MPH has been appointed to the posititon of Medical Director of the Hereditary Cancer Program at the University of Colorado.Full story -
Thomas Flaig, MD, Named As Interim Vice Chancellor of Research
Aug 15, 2019, 12:00 AM by Division of Medical OncologyWe are happy to report the appointment of Thomas Flaig, MD, as interim vice chancellor of research, effective immediately.Full story -
Jennifer Diamond, MD, Endowed Chair Recipient
Jul 16, 2019, 12:00 AM by Division of Medical OncologyWe are happy to announce that Jennifer Diamond, MD, has been appointed the first Joyce M. Brown Chair for Developmental Therapeutics in Women’s Cancers.Full story -
World Cancer Day Q&A with Thomas Flaig
Feb 4, 2019, 12:00 AM by Chris CaseyIn recognition of World Cancer Day, CU Anschutz Today sat down with Flaig to get his views on global cancer trends and challenges that remain in improving cancer mortality rates across the world.Full story -
Fred Hirsch, MD, PhD, Farewell Reception
Jan 9, 2019, 12:00 AM by Division of Medical OncologyIt is with deep gratitude for his years of service that we say farewell to Dr. Fred Hirsch, Professor of Medicine with the Division of Medical Oncology.Full story