The Knight Cancer Challenge’s enduring legacy: Celebrating a decade of cancer research, care, prevention

Ten years ago today, OHSU met a challenge raising $500 million for cancer research in less than two years

By Angela Yeager June 24, 2025 Portland, Oregon

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Celebrating a decade of groundbreaking achievements in cancer research, care, and prevention, OHSU honors the legacy of the Knight Cancer Challenge with a special dinner and panel discussion. (OHSU)

Knight Cancer Challenge anniversary celebration

Celebrating a decade of groundbreaking achievements in cancer research, care, and prevention, OHSU honors the legacy of the Knight Cancer Challenge with a special dinner and panel discussion at the Robertson Life Sciences Building. (OHSU)

Knight Cancer Challenge anniversary

Jackie Shannon, Ph.D., speaks about the importance of cancer research. Celebrating a decade of groundbreaking achievements in cancer research, care, and prevention, OHSU honors the legacy of the Knight Cancer Challenge with a special dinner and panel discussion at the Robertson Life Sciences Building. (OHSU)

Knight Cancer Challenge

Brandon Hayes-Lattin, M.D., speaks about cancer and cancer research. Celebrating a decade of groundbreaking achievements in cancer research, care, and prevention, OHSU honors the legacy of the Knight Cancer Challenge with a special dinner and panel discussion at the Robertson Life Sciences Building. From left: Shivani Kumar, Ph.D., Jose Luis Montoya Mira, Ph.D., Hayes-Lattin, Jackie Shannon, Ph.D., and Rosalie Sears, Ph.D. (OHSU)