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Opportunities increase as cancer center tapped by NCI
With this designation, the UI Cancer Center joins only 59 cancer centers in the United States that have achieved excellence in cancer care, research, and education.
As an NCI-designated cancer center, the UI Cancer Center will have even greater ability to collaborate with researchers and specialists from other NCI institutions to share findings and advancements in the treatment and understanding of cancer. These relationships will enrich the UI Cancer Center’s multidisciplinary approach and ultimately benefit Iowa patients who have more access to the latest treatments through clinical trials developed here and at other centers around the country.
State-of-the-art technology, novel therapies, and techniques will be even more effectively supported in the future through additional funding the NCI provides its cancer centers. These funds, when combined with the aid of private donations and grants, will allow the UI Cancer Center to better attract additional world-class physicians and medical professionals to Iowa.
In addition, as an NCI-designated cancer center, the UI Cancer Center will provide students with richer training experiences that will prepare them for their fields.
The announcement comes after a year-long review process conducted by the NCI. The concept of NCI-designated cancer centers originated with the National Cancer Act of 1971, which supported the nation’s commitment to reduce cancer rates and improve patient survival.
The UI Cancer Center, a component of University of Iowa Health Care, was established in 1980 and includes 100 clinical faculty and 140 researchers from 29 departments and six colleges associated with University of Iowa Health Care.
Article by Arianne Nardo
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