"Mary Bird Perkins Expands Cancer Research Program to Include Phase 1 Clinical Trials"

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center has expanded its services to include phase 1 clinical trials, starting with a trial to treat large B cell lymphoma. Phase 1 trials are the earliest stage of testing for new therapies and require a higher level of expertise and resources. The center has previously offered phase 2 and 3 trials and began expanding its program after hiring Dr. Victor Lin as its medical director for clinical research.