Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center

MCW Cancer Center Research Building

Reflecting a long-term commitment to the development of cutting-edge research programs, the Medical College of Wisconsin is constructing eastern Wisconsin’s only cancer-dedicated research facility to stimulate new synergies in science that will decrease the region’s cancer burden and improve clinical outcomes for patients.
Cancer Research Building

A Hub for Cancer Innovation

The new Cancer Research Building will be the place where diverse ideas and people intersect with state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology to solve the greatest challenges in cancer and bring palpable solutions to patients and our community in real time.

Learn more about the MCW Cancer Center. View the FY24 fact sheet (PDF)

Cancer Research Building

Expanded Cancer Research Space

The building will centralize the Cancer Center’s research programs, adding approximately 150,000 square feet of space including both dry lab and wet lab research functions, shared resources, and a mix of office and amenity areas for cancer leaders and scientists to collaborate.

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Research Building Groundbreaking

Bringing Together the Brightest Minds

The new research facility will aid in attracting top-tier research talent, donors, and community members to join MCW’s mission of improving cancer research and clinical care in Wisconsin. A ceremonial groundbreaking occurred in September 2022 with construction expected to be completed by mid-2025.

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