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About the Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers (IPUC)
Founded in 2005, the Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers (IPUC) focuses on common genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney, testis, and other urologic cancers. IPUC's goals include advancing urologic cancer care, improving patient education, fostering research, and promoting community engagement. A collaboration between the University of Minnesota Medical Center and M Physicians, IPUC offers innovative medical treatments and support services. Its nationally and internationally recognized care team provides exceptional care to patients and their families.
About the Department of Urology
The University of Minnesota Department of Urology has been at the forefront of urologic patient care, research, and education for more than ninety years. Building on our past, we continue to lead innovative efforts in several areas of urology, including cancer, stones, infertility, and pediatric care. Our educational and training programs produce tomorrow’s best urologists, preparing them to deliver comprehensive and coordinated care. We have several strong and well-funded research programs in various areas of urology, including simulation, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, medical devices, and incontinence. Additionally, because we’re a part of the University of Minnesota Medical School, our physicians regularly collaborate with colleagues in areas like pediatrics and oncology to provide the most advanced diagnostic and treatment options.
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Questions or Comments?
Please reach out to Lucy Zhou, Administrative Director of the Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers (IPUC). We welcome the opportunity to connect with you!
Strides Against Bladder Cancer 2025
Family-Friendly 3K Walk!
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Time: Registration/check-in at 9:30 AM; walk begins at 10 AM.
Where: Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Parking is available on site!
Join us on Saturday, May 10, 2025, for the annual Strides Against Bladder Cancer! This is a non-timed walk where you can walk as far as a 3K or as little as one step. We encourage you to bring your family, friends, and dogs to this important event. Help us raise funds and awareness for bladder cancer research! Whether you walk, volunteer, or donate, your contribution makes a significant impact. Each participant will receive a t-shirt at check-in.
All proceeds benefit bladder cancer research and education at the University of Minnesota Institute for Prostate and Urologic Cancers (IPUC).
Bladder cancer is the 7th-most common cancer in the U.S. and the 3rd-most common cancer in men with 65,000 new cases each year and over 500,000 living with the disease in the U.S. The University of Minnesota is at the forefront of research to identify early warning signs, discover better treatments, and work toward a potential cure. Some examples of our research progress in bladder cancer include identifying new urine-based diagnostics tests, treating early-stage cancer to preserve the bladder, and identifying precision medicine strategies to use chemotherapy more effectively.
For more information, contact Lucy Zhou at zhoux764@umn.edu.
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