Today is World Cancer Research Day – a global reminder that cancer research saves lives. Through clinical research, cancer care advances, survival rates improve and patients everywhere gain hope for life beyond cancer.
This year, we have an extra reason to celebrate. Nine Green Bay Oncology physicians and seven Green Bay Oncology advanced practice providers (APPs) have just been recognized by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for enrolling patients in clinical trials here in Northeast Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
That means patients in our communities aren’t just receiving excellent care close to home – they’re also helping shape the future of cancer treatment worldwide!
Why Clinical Trials Matter
Every breakthrough treatment we rely on today started in a clinical trial. By participating in research, patients help:
- Test new therapies and bring them to market faster
- Discover better ways to prevent and detect cancer
- Improve quality of life during and after treatment
- Advance care for generations to come
Because of clinical trials, people with cancer are living longer, fuller lives. And the progress continues, thanks to the courage of patients and the dedication of providers who introduce them to these opportunities.
Celebrating Our Award-Winning Providers
The NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) recognizes providers based on the number of patients they enroll in clinical trials each year. We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding members of our team:
Physicians
- Platinum (≥30 enrollees): Dr. Brian Burnette
- Gold (10–29 enrollees): Dr. Bradley Heraly, Dr. Kamal Abbi, Dr. Anthony Jaslowski and Dr. David Groteluschen
- Silver (5–9 enrollees): Dr. Evan Wenig, Dr. Matthew Ryan, Dr. Stephanie Pritzl and Dr. Edgard Badine
Advanced Practice Providers
- Gold (4–9 enrollees): Eric Danihel, PA-C; Brittany Walczyk, NP and Megan Krumrie-Horkey, PA-C
- Silver (2–3 enrollees): Laura Schroeder, PA-C; Kristie Wickman, NP; Mark Hebert, NP and Meghan Boll, NP
Our Relentless Commitment to Research
Over the past four decades, Green Bay Oncology has provided access to clinical trials through our hospital partnerships across Northeast Wisconsin and Upper Michigan – always with the belief that patients shouldn’t have to travel far to receive the best possible treatment.
Here’s where you can find our nationally recognized providers and learn more about eligibility for clinical trials:
- HSHS St. Vincent Hospital Cancer Centers in Green Bay (two locations), Sheboygan, Oconto Falls and Sturgeon Bay
- Clinical trials provided by the HSHS Wisconsin Clinical Research Institute
- Ascension St. Elizabeth (Appleton), Ascension Mercy (Oshkosh) and Ascension Calumet (Chilton)
- Clinical trials provided by the Ascension Wisconsin Research Institute
- OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group in Escanaba, Mich.
- Clinical trials provided by the HSHS Wisconsin Clinical Research Institute
- Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital in Manistique, Mich.
- Clinical trials provided by the HSHS Wisconsin Clinical Research Institute
On this World Cancer Research Day, we honor our patients for their bravery, our providers for their dedication and our community for supporting the progress that makes tomorrow brighter!
