Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center

MCW Center for Cancer Discovery

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 MCW Center for Cancer Discovery 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.

Cancer Research Building

Expanded Research Space

The building will unite the MCW Cancer Center’s research programs under one roof, adding approximately 161,000 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. 

Additionally, it will house the BioHub—a biotech incubator space designed to support the development of investigator-led start-ups that focus on accelerating innovative cancer therapeutics.

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Research Building Groundbreaking

Bringing Together the Brightest Minds

The Center for Cancer Discovery 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. The building’s construction remains on track and occupancy is planned for early fall 2025.

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