Leading the nation’s cancer advancements through research

Massey's nationally recognized research programs comprises nearly 150 research members discovering and developing a future without cancer.

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One of the Nation’s leading cancer research centers

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is proud to be your local National Cancer institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. As one of just two centers in Virginia with this distinction, Massey is at the forefront of the nation’s cancer research efforts. Massey has been designated by the NCI since 1975 and received comprehensive status in 2023.

Learn more about Massey's quest for comprehensive designation

Preeminent research programs

Massey research members conduct cutting-edge research and lead collaborative initiatives through one of three scientific research programs.

Cancer Biology

Unraveling the causes of the growth and spread of cancer and identifying key interactions between tumors and their microenvironment

Developmental Therapeutics

Discovering, developing and evaluating novel, small molecules and biologics through clinical trials

Cancer Prevention & Control

Advancing cancer risk identification and mitigation as well as improved approaches to survivorship

Clinical trials

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Clinical trials network (MU-NCORP)
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Clinical Trials Office
Learn more about support for investigators conducting clinical research

Inter-institutional partnerships

NCI Planning SPORE in Lung Cancer Disparities
See how Massey is working to reduce lung cancer disparities through a multi-regional consortium.
NCI P20 VSU-Massey Partnership
Learn more about the P20-funded partnership helping to promote cancer research capacity at Virginia State University and increase disparities research.

Research events

Massey sponsors a range of research events for trainees and researchers.

Intramural funding

Explore intramural funding opportunities for novel cancer-related research concepts.

Shared resources

Shared resources support the extensive cancer research portfolio of Massey scientists.

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As an aspiring physician, Aleah Nguyen wants to heal – and as a student researcher, she wants to reveal. Nguyen, a rising junior in Virginia Commonwealth University’s Honors College, is majoring in biology in the College of Humanities and Sciences. T...

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VCU team has designs on a game-changer in women’s cancer treatment

Aug 29, 2024

Navid Fallahi knew there had to be a better way. Fallahi, M.D., is a fourth-year clinical resident at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Cervical and uterine cancers present significant chall...