The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced its first academic journal, Advances in Cancer Education and Quality Improvement (ACE-QI). The journal will publish research, training program summaries, and quality improvement interventions for the oncology provider community.
The open-access, peer-reviewed journal will feature research and professional perspectives focused on educating health care providers to address the myriad challenges related to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship in cancer care.
We envision this journal as a catalyst for critical conversations across the continuum of cancer care. By enhancing collaboration and knowledge sharing, we aim to bridge gaps in education and clinical practice, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes and improved quality of care for cancer patients worldwide. We are excited to see how this resource will inspire and connect professionals across industries.”
Joshua Kuban, MD, Associate Vice President of Education & Alumni Relations;
Created by MD Anderson’s Department of Education & Training to present and share broad research and expert findings across the spectrum of cancer care and treatment, the journal represents a collaborative goal. The goal is to create a comprehensive academic resource for students, faculty, clinicians, and professionals working in cancer education to share and promote research or initiatives that will improve care outcomes and the patient experience.
“As leaders in cancer education, it is our responsibility to facilitate the growth and expansion of understanding in this area,” said Carin Hagberg, MD, senior vice president and chief academic officer. “This collaborative space will allow us to do so with experts from all corners of the oncology field, within our institution and beyond, to ultimately benefit cancer patients and advance our goal of ending cancer.”
Article submission is open to anyone working in the areas of quality improvement, education, patient experience and safety in oncology. The editorial board includes 16 members from multiple cancer and academic institutions. The first issue of the journal is scheduled to be published in the spring of 2025, with the goal of publishing two issues per year, in spring and fall.
The journal is currently accepting submissions on:
In addition to Kuban, the editorial staff includes Associate Editor Shalin Shah, MD, professor of Radiation Oncology, Editorial Director Clara Fowler, director of the MD Anderson Research Medical Library, and Kathryn Krause, library information analyst.
