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Research Programs

An important component of being a Comprehensive Cancer Center is our commitment to research. The only way to eradicate cancer is through innovation and collaboration between scientists and clinicians. The Cancer Center is committed not only to scientific and technological innovation in cancer treatment, but also in prevention and control.

Research efforts at the Cancer Center move from investigations in a laboratory setting -- "basic science" -- to charting discoveries with the help of patient -- "clinical science".

Moving discoveries in basic science to application in clinical science is called Translational Research and it is the cornerstone of the Cancer Center's research efforts.

In addition to the areas of study that explore how cancer works, and what causes it, Cancer Center researchers take this information and work on strategies to prevent and control cancer.

We believe treatments designed to target and destroy cancer stem cells could revolutionize cancer treatment. Read more about this in our Cancer Stem Cells area.

Because of a dedication to discovery, our patients benefit from the latest therapies - often before they are available anywhere else.

We are also performing research in partnership with the National Cancer Institute as well as the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) and the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG). We have a listing of our clinical trials on the Engage website (also known as investigational therapies).

In addition to these national efforts, our specialists partner with other University of Michigan scientists, creating a cancer center membership. We strongly believe that being a member of the Cancer Center provides a crucial opportunity to interact with and pursue collaborative cancer research projects with other University of Michigan faculty scientists and researchers. If you are interested in joining us in our efforts, a membership application is available.

See Also:

• Clinical trials on the Engage website
• For information on fellowships and other continuing medical education programs, please visit the Department of Medical Education's web page

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