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.
FY20 Research Publication Statistics
3,955
articles
141
editorials
517
reviews
MD Anderson faculty shared their expertise by contributing to over
4,600 total articles, editorials and reviews in the 2020 fiscal
year.
Departments, 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 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 ProgramResearch Highlights
POMHEX targeted therapy
Pre-surgical treatment
Epigenetic regulator
Colorectal cancer MRD
Cancer proteomics study
Clonal diversity
Immunotherapy target
Brain metastases trial
NEWSROOM
Five MD Anderson researchers elected AAAS Fellows
In recognition of their achievements in advancing cancer research, five faculty members from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center were named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS Fellows are elected by their peers, a tradition that began in 1874, in honor of their invaluable contributions to science and technology. MD Anderson’s faculty now includes 49 AAAS Fellows. MD Anderson’s newly elected AAAS Fellows are Swathi Arur, Ph.D.; George Calin, M.D., Ph.D.; Han Liang, Ph.D.; Sendurai Mani, Ph.D.; and Nicholas Navin, Ph.D.
Cancer clinical trials
How clinical trials advance innovative cancer care