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Audaxity 2026: Going the Distance for Cancer Research
Thanks to our sponsors, 100% of participant-raised funds directly support cancer research at the MCW Cancer Center.
Where Discovery Meets Care
Every breakthrough starts with discovery. Through our clinical partnerships, research at the MCW Cancer Center brings new possibilities to patients.
About the MCW Cancer Center
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.
Clinical Trials
Some of tomorrow’s treatments are available today through clinical trials. With more than 200 active studies on average, the MCW Cancer Center gives eligible patients access to innovative therapies.
Research Programs
From understanding what drives cancer to overcoming treatment resistance and developing new therapies, MCW Cancer Center researchers pursue discoveries that lead to better care.
The Science Behind the Discovery
Behind every discovery are researchers asking new questions, pursuing promising ideas and finding better ways to understand and treat cancer. Explore the science, the people behind it and the latest research happening at the MCW Cancer Center.
From the Gut to the Genome: Kudek Lab Seeks Better Treatments for Children
Guided by science and collaboration, Dr. Matthew Kudek is driven to transform complex immune responses into solutions that protect children long after cancer is gone.
Drugging the Undruggable: McFall Lab Unlocks New Treatments for KRAS-Driven Cancers
By challenging assumptions about how certain KRAS mutations function, the McFall Lab is uncovering new ways to treat some of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat cancers.
Beyond the Beam: How MCW Innovators are Transforming Radiation Therapy with Sonoptima
The first-of-its-kind wearable device uses AI and ultrasound to monitor bladder fullness in real time, helping patients with pelvic cancers know exactly when to start radiation treatment.
Every Day Counts Study Improves Life for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer
The 16-week lifestyle intervention aims to understand what happens when women with breast cancer make small, manageable changes to how they eat, move, and manage their health.