Research at MD Anderson
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Research fuels our mission to end cancer
Many of the greatest minds in cancer research are at MD Anderson. They're here because MD Anderson offers a unique environment that accelerates their ability to end cancer. They collaborate with other cancer experts – in different research areas and with the world's leading cancer doctors. Bright students and trainees contribute further to our dynamic research environment. Discoveries are fueled by vast research support and resources. Tomorrow's medicine is available to our patients first since we have the most cancer clinical trials in the world. These research efforts work in parallel to fight cancer through prevention, early diagnosis, effective therapies and scientific breakthroughs.
2018 CPRIT Funding
$16M
for individual investigator research
$4M
for colorectal cancer prevention
$2M
for recruitment
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded MD Anderson with $22.3 million, reflecting the importance and impact of our research. Fifteen MD Anderson faculty received individual investigator awards and $2 million was granted to recruit a top prostate cancer research expert.
Learn more about our CPRIT fundingDepartments, Labs and Institutes
MD Anderson has many parts, including departments, labs and institutes, but the sum of those parts is ending cancer. MD Anderson's reach is comprehensive when it comes to eliminating cancer.
Research Highlights
Personalized vaccine
NSCLC treatment
MRI-guided treatment
Pre-treatment biopsies
Cell-based therapies
Hepatitis C and cancer
Peter WT Pisters, M.D.
Peripheral neuropathy
Research Areas
Since 1941, MD Anderson has been home to some of the brightest minds across a variety of cancer research areas.
Resources
MD Anderson provides research tools and resources to fuel the discoveries of our scientists.
Moon Shots Program
Inspired by an unprecedented era of scientific discovery a generation ago, the Moon Shots Program™ was launched by MD Anderson as an ambitious plan to make a giant leap in cancer research to benefit patients.
Learn more about the Moon Shots ProgramANNUAL REPORT
MD Anderson research labs lead cancer care into the future
In fiscal year 2017, MD Anderson invested more than $844 million in research. The discoveries made in our labs span all cancer types and treatment options. Read about some of the studies yielding fascinating and exciting results.
Jim Allison's Research
Immunotherapy pioneer named among TIME's 100 most influential people