Clinical Research

The MCW Cancer Center provides investigators with the expertise, infrastructure, and partnerships to develop and lead cancer clinical research, from early-phase studies to large, multi-site trials.

A Robust Portfolio of Cancer Clinical Trials

More than 200 active clinical trials give eligible patients access to the latest advances in cancer treatment.

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Adult Clinical Trials

For patients considering a clinical trial, the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network offers studies across a broad range of cancer types and stages of disease.

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Pediatric Clinical Trials

Children’s Wisconsin offers clinical trials through the MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, giving eligible children and families access to new treatment options.

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Physician Referrals

MCW Physician ACCESS (All Cancer Enrolling Studies) provides physicians with information about actively enrolling adult and pediatric cancer clinical trials for their patients.

A National Role in Cancer Clinical Research

As one of only 32 academic institutions nationwide selected by the National Cancer Institute as a Lead Academic Participating Site, the MCW Cancer Center plays a significant role in the National Clinical Trials Network. MCW investigators help develop and lead large-scale clinical trials, contribute scientific expertise to national research committees and collaborate with cancer researchers across the country, while expanding access to NCI-supported clinical trials for patients in Wisconsin through the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network.

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Translational Research Units

Two dedicated translational research units at the Froedtert & MCW Cancer Network provide the specialized space and expertise needed to conduct early-phase cancer clinical trials. This includes Wisconsin’s only inpatient translational research unit, allowing research teams to study therapies that require close monitoring and specialized care.

Learn about Translational Research Units.

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Clinical Research Support

Behind every clinical trial is a team of people and resources that help move a study from an idea to an active trial. The MCW Cancer Center provides investigators with support throughout that process, including protocol development, scientific review, study activation and trial management.

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

View clinical trial resources.