SUO-CTC and CG Oncology Announce the 2025 Award Recipients for the First Annual Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) Research Fellowship Award

Group 1: Fellowship Announcement - The Society of Urologic Oncology Clinical Trials Consortium (SUO-CTC) and CG Oncology announced the recipients of the first annual CG-SUO-CTC NMIBC Research Fellowship aimed at supporting clinical cancer research in Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC) [1] - The fellowship recipients, Drs. Saum Ghodoussipour and Taylor Goodstein, were recognized for their innovative research plans that have the potential to advance urology research [1] Group 2: Bladder Cancer Statistics - In 2025, it is estimated that over 84,000 individuals will be diagnosed with bladder cancer, with NMIBC accounting for approximately 75% of these cases [2] - Bladder cancer ranks as the sixth most common cancer in the United States, with men representing three-quarters of newly diagnosed cases [2] Group 3: About SUO-CTC - SUO-CTC is a clinical research network comprising over 600 members from more than 300 clinical sites across the U.S. and Canada, dedicated to advancing urology research [3] - The organization operates as a registered 501c3 not-for-profit corporation and collaborates with the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) [3] Group 4: About CG Oncology - CG Oncology is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing bladder-sparing therapies for bladder cancer patients [4] - The company aims to enhance the quality of life for urologic cancer patients through innovative immunotherapies [4] Group 5: Research Focus of Fellowship Recipients - Dr. Saum Ghodoussipour's research focuses on dynamic intra-tumor heterogeneity in NMIBC [5] - Dr. Taylor Goodstein's research involves spatial transcriptomic profiling of the tumor microenvironment in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC patients treated with novel intravesical gene therapies [5]