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Michels Center for Cancer Discovery
Cancer ends here.

Where Discovery Meets Care

Every breakthrough starts with discovery. Through our clinical partnerships, research at the MCW Cancer Center brings new possibilities to patients.

Sailaja Kamaraju, MD

Driven By Discovery

Research is at the heart of the MCW Cancer Center, informing everything we do—from scientific discovery and clinical trials to education and community engagement.

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Clinical Trials

Some of tomorrow’s treatments are available today through clinical trials. On average, more than 200 active studies give eligible patients access to innovative therapies.

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Research Programs

From understanding why cancers grow to developing new immunotherapies and precision treatments, our researchers are tackling some of cancer’s biggest challenges to improve care for future generations.

Facts and Figures

Driving innovation in cancer research and care.

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200+
ACTIVE CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS,  THE LARGEST IN WISCONSIN
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1 of 32
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE LEAD ACADEMIC PARTICIPATING SITES
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$33M
in peer-reviewed grants to accelerate cancer research
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collective aim: to eradicate cancer in wisconsin and beyond