LEWISTON – Dr. Amir Modarressi, medical director for the St. Mary’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders; Lori Dyer, RN; and Evie Taylor, RN, both from the oncology clinical research office, will host a discussion about the way clinical trials are making progress against cancer, the phases of clinical trials, protocols and the barriers of participation.

Their presentation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Lepage Conference Center, 99 Campus Ave.

Clinical research involves scientific studies in which new cancer treatments are tested to determine if they are safe and effective. Nearly all cancer drugs used today were tested and made available to patients through clinical trials. Each trial is designed to find new or better ways to treat cancer. These types of trials are performed at St. Mary’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

Light refreshments will be served. Register by Monday, June 22, by calling 753-5467.