Mary Ann and Charles LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program
Delivering World-Class Cancer Care for You and Your Family
Our "Surgery Last" Approach
In Memory of Bob Uecker
The LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program is honored to carry on Bob Uecker’s legacy through the Bob Uecker Endowed Chair for Pancreatic Cancer Research. The Uecker chair was established through the generosity of Bob Uecker, Bud and Sue Selig, Mark and Debbie Attanasio and additional members of the Brewers organization. The Uecker Chair was established to fuel groundbreaking advancements in pancreatic cancer research that will lead to transformative discoveries, offering hope to patients and families. Through this tribute to 'Mr. Baseball,' his legacy will continue to shape the future of pancreatic cancer research in Milwaukee and throughout the world.
The Uecker Chair is held by Dr. William Hall, Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Professor of Radiation Oncology and Surgery. Bill is a founding member of the LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program at MCW and like Bob Uecker, 100% Milwaukee!
Additional donations to the Uecker Chair will be used solely for the basic and translational research of pancreatic cancer; the second leading cause of adult cancer death in the state of Wisconsin. The LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program at MCW is one of just a handful of endowed programs for pancreatic cancer research and treatment in the world. Patients and families come to Milwaukee from every state in the country for our innovative care and first in human clinical trials based on the amazing science being conducted by the LaBahn team.
Picture: Dr. Doug Evans, Bob Uecker and Dr. Evans’ son Bryan at the ballpark. The LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program is honored to have the Uecker Endowed Chair as a cornerstone of our effort to cure this disease and make Milwaukee medicine the best medicine in the world – a strong belief of Bob Uecker and his family.
A Gift that Continues Our Tradition of Leading the Way
Endowed through a generous gift from Mary Ann and Charles LaBahn, the Pancreatic Cancer Program is comprised of a multidisciplinary team of physicians, scientists, and dedicated staff who share the LaBahns' passion and urgency for making significant progress in the battle against pancreatic cancer.
The Mary Ann and Charles LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program serves as a hub for innovation where physicians and scientists are focused on providing hope for a cure to patients and families with pancreatic cancer. The LaBahns’ generosity allows for high-risk, high-reward research leading toward more effective therapies and treatment options for patients with this devastating disease. This philanthropic investment will hasten the pace at which our team can translate laboratory discoveries into treatments for patients.
Advancing Pancreatic Cancer Research: The Lee Chair Legacy
The Joel and Arlene Lee Chair for Pancreatic Cancer Research was established through the generous support of Joel and Arlene Lee, lifelong Milwaukee residents known for their generosity and personal contributions to education, the arts, and academic medicine. This endowed chair supports innovative research in pancreatic cancer biology, with a focus on basic and translational research.
Dr. Gwen Lomberk, Chief of the Division of Research in the Department of Surgery at MCW, is the inaugural holder of the Lee Chair. An internationally recognized expert in the epigenomic regulation of pancreatic cancer, Dr. Lomberk’s research is funded by the NIH and other prestigious foundations. She has authored over 80 peer-reviewed publications and leads the Precision Oncology initiative at the MCW Cancer Center.
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My Journey Patient Stories
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Pancreas School Youtube Videos
Pancreas School will provide a primer on important topics relating to diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer, highlighting the expertise of providers at the MCW LaBahn Pancreatic Cancer Program.
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Contact and Appointment Information
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Clinical Cancer Center
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
New Patient Coordinator
(414) 805-6849
(414) 805-8775 (fax)
Mailing Address
Medical College of Wisconsin
Division of Surgical Oncology
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Administrative Offices
(414) 955-1835
