Clinical Research

The MCW Cancer Center provides investigators with the expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships to develop and lead innovative cancer clinical research across a broad portfolio of clinical trials.

A Robust Portfolio of Cancer Clinical Trials

The Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network offers Wisconsin's largest portfolio of cancer clinical trials, with more than 200 active studies.

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Adult Clinical Trials

Find active adult cancer clinical trials available through the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network.

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Pediatric Clinical Trials

Find pediatric cancer clinical trials conducted through Children’s Wisconsin and the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.

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Physician Referrals

Use MCW Physician ACCESS (All Cancer Enrolling Studies) to identify actively enrolling studies for adult and pediatric patients.

Nationally Recognized for Clinical Trials Excellence

The MCW Cancer Center is among a select group of institutions recognized by the National Cancer Institute for scientific leadership and innovation in clinical research. As a designated Lead Academic Participating Site in the National Clinical Trials Network, our investigators help develop and conduct national studies that advance new treatments and set new standards of cancer care.

Learn about the designation.

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National Clinical Trials Network

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Translational Research Units

The Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network is one of only a few cancer care networks in the nation with two dedicated cancer translational research units, including Wisconsin’s only inpatient unit. Designed specifically for early-phase clinical research, these specialized units provide investigators with the facilities, technology, and experienced teams needed to evaluate emerging therapies.

Read more about our Translational Research Units.

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Clinical Research Support

The MCW Cancer Center supports investigators throughout the clinical research process, with resources for protocol development, regulatory guidance, study activation, trial management, and scientific review.

  • Disease-Oriented Teams
  • Clinical Trials Office
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Scientific Review Committee
  • Translational Council

View clinical trial resources.