Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is one of the world’s leading oncology research organizations conducting community-based clinical trials. Focused on advancing therapies for patients over the last three decades, SCRI is a leader in drug development. In 2022, SCRI joined with former US Oncology Research to expand clinical trial access across the country. It has conducted more than 750 first-in-human clinical trials since its inception and contributed to pivotal research that has led to the majority of new cancer therapies approved by the FDA today. SCRI’s research network brings together more than 1,300 physicians who are actively enrolling patients into clinical trials at more than 250 locations in 24 states across the U.S. Learn more about our research offerings.
Predictive Assays Help Personalize Care in Early-Stage HR+ Breast Cancer
January 15th 2020Stephanie L. Graff, MD, discusses the importance of using genomic risk to tailor treatment to patients with early-stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative disease, the benefit of extended endocrine therapy, and ongoing research with CDK4/6 inhibitors and immunotherapy.
Dr. Burris on the Incorporation of Biosimilars in Oncology
January 10th 2020Howard "Skip" A. Burris, III, MD, chief medical officer and president, Clinical Operations, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, 2019 ASCO president-elect, and a 2014 Giant of Cancer Care® in Drug Development, discusses the incorporation of biosimilars in oncology.
CDK4/6 Inhibitors Carry Consistent Benefit Across HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer Settings
February 27th 2019Joseph F. Stilwill, MD, shares insight on the clinical benefit seen with CDK4/6 inhibitors in patients with advanced HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer and highlights ongoing research aimed at overcoming acquired resistance.
Dr. Graff Discusses Optimal Dosing of Tamoxifen in Breast Cancer
February 26th 2019Stephanie L. Graff, MD, director of the Breast Program at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute of HCA Midwest Health, and associate director of the Breast Cancer Research Program at Sarah Cannon Research Institute, discusses patient factors used to consider optimal treatment duration of tamoxifen in patients with breast cancer.
Dr. Burris on Molecular Profiling in Breast Cancer
February 12th 2019Howard "Skip" A. Burris, III, MD, chief medical officer, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, 2019 ASCO president-elect, and a 2014 Giant of Cancer Care® in Drug Development, discusses the impact of molecular profiling in breast cancer.
Dr. Kambhampati on Frontline Ibrutinib Plus Obinutuzumab in CLL
February 6th 2019Suman Kambhampati, MD, co-medical director, Blood Cancer Program, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, discusses the combination of frontline ibrutinib plus obinutuzumab for the treatment of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.