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As an academic medical institution,  the Stanford Cancer Center  is committed to investigating the fundamental  biology of cancer and transforming the latest  treatment discoveries into advanced patient care.

Drawing upon the expertise of more than 290 researchers and clinicians from the Schools of Medicine, Engineering and Humanities & Sciences, the Stanford Cancer Center is at the forefront of today's advances in cancer research and medicine.

Interdisciplinary research by Stanford experts in cancer biology, epidemiology and other fields is yielding critical insights into the origins of cancer, while collaborations between the lab and clinic are working to move the most promising discoveries into improved diagnostic, treatment and prevention strategies.

Patients seeking care at Stanford may gain early access to these emerging therapies—and the benefits that they may offer—through the center’s clinical trials program.

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A Legacy of Success
Nobel Laureate Paul Berg
Nobel Laureate Paul Berg
Stanford’s long-standing history of discovery and innovation has paved the way for many of today’s most important cancer treatments.
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Key areas of research include:

Cancer Stem Cells

Radiation Biology

Cancer Biology

Cancer Imaging

Molecular Profiling

Lymphoma and Hodgkin’s Disease

Immunology and Immunotherapy

Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Cancer Epidemiology

Cancer Prevention and Control