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Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center
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Shared Resources

Access to state-of-the-art equipment, resources, and expertise enables our investigators and physician scientists to conduct meaningful research that quickly translates into new treatments and potential cures. The MCW Cancer Center currently manages six robust shared resources to support innovative and impactful cancer research.
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Biorepository and Tissue Analytics

The Biorepository and Tissue Analytics Shared Resource supports cancer research by providing MCW Cancer Center members with human tissues and other biospecimens, biospecimen processing services and expertise, and histopathology and advanced tumor analytics.

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Biostatistics

The Biostatistics Shared Resource supports the spectrum of cancer-related research activities, including: experimental design, sample size calculation, randomization, analysis plans, data analysis, grant and manuscript preparation, full clinical trial support, and innovative targeted methods development.

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Cell Therapy 

The Cell Therapy Shared Resource provides state-of-the-art production and processing of cell therapy products, innovative on-site CAR-T cell manufacturing and processing, and immuno-oncology consulting services, access to instrumentation for immune profiling and monitoring, and educational workshops.

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Geospatial, Epidemiology and Outcomes

Leveraging the power of data, the Geospatial, Epidemiology and Outcomes Shared Resource catalyzes innovative translational and population-based cancer research, with an emphasis on cancer disparities.

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Structural Biology

The Structural Biology Shared Resource enables advanced atomic-level studies on the structure and function of cancer related molecules, macromolecules, and their interactions with drugs and biologicals.

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Translational Metabolomics

The Translational Metabolomics Shared Resource uses advanced analytical techniques to uncover molecular changes that drive cancer development and progression. These insights enable new strategies for cancer prevention, early detection, and offer personalized treatment plans for patients.

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Shared Resources Acknowledgement

A condition for using MCW Cancer Center supported Shared Resources is that each Shared Resource is acknowledged in the publication. These acknowledgments enable the Cancer Center to measure and document Shared Resource productivity, impact, and service to members.

View Shared Resource acknowledgement instructions. (PDF)

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We Value Your Feedback

Feedback on Shared Resources is essential to ensuring they remain efficient, responsive, and aligned with evolving research needs. We encourage all users to share their input.

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Shared Resources

MCW offers a variety of resources for both clinical and scientific investigators. These resources are housed across departments and centers at both the MCW Milwaukee campus and affiliate institutions.

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Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Children's Research Institute

8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Clinical & Translational Science Institute

8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Suite M1350
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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Versiti Blood Research Institute

8733 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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