Leading the nation’s cancer advancements
Massey's world-class research programs are supported by more than 250 research members discovering and developing a future without cancer.
Find a researcherDiscovering better ways to prevent, diagnose, treat and control cancer
Since 1975, VCU Massey Cancer Center has conducted lifesaving research with prestigious designation from the National Cancer Institute. NCI designation means that we are helping lead the nation’s progress against cancer. Like NCI, our mission is to eliminate the suffering and death caused by cancer.
Preeminent research programs
Harnessing our research members’ intellectual curiosity and scientific expertise, we have three core programs through which they collaborate to conduct cancer research:
Cancer Biology
Cancer Prevention & Control
Developmental Therapeutics
Shared resources
Shared Resources are essential to support the extensive research portfolio of Massey scientists. Cores commonly supporting Massey research include:
Bioinformatics Shared Resource
Biostatistics Shared Resource (BSR)
Learn MoreCancer Informatics Core (CIC)
Learn MoreCancer Mouse Models (CMMC)
Flow Cytometry Shared Resource (FCSR)
Learn MoreHealth Communication and Digital Innovation (HCDI)
Learn MoreMicroscopy Shared Resource (MSR)
Proteomics Shared Resource (PSR)
Learn MoreTissue and Data Acquisition and Analysis Core (TDAAC)
Learn MoreTransgenic/Knock-out Mouse Core (TG/KO)
VCU Lipidomics/Metabolomics Core (VLMC)
Learn MoreVCU Core Laboratories
Learn MoreClinical trials
Explore Massey’s 200+ clinical trials.
Bringing more clinical trials to more neighborhoods.
Support for investigators conducting clinical research.
Jennifer Jordan, Ph.D.
“The goal of our research is preventing today’s cancer patient from becoming tomorrow’s heart failure patient.”
Upcoming events for researchers
Massey sponsors a range of educational lectures, events and conferences for Massey researchers.
Research funding opportunities
Competitive funding opportunities are available through both intramural and extramural sources.
Community-engaged research
Massey is developing methods to eliminate health disparities and ensure equal access to cutting-edge cancer prevention and care.
Find resources in your community.
Meet our team of dedicated professionals and researchers engaging with the community.
Research Administration
Massey strives to provide outstanding administrative management, fiscal oversight and business services that support the center’s director, associate directors, research program leaders, shared resource directors and research members to achieve our overall research mission.
Scientific Writing
Human Resources
Communications and Public Relations
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Massey ‘Wunderkind’ reflects on winding road to cancer disparities research
Nov 17, 2021
This week, STAT News named Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., as one of this year’s 27 STAT Wunderkinds – the news organization’s prestigious award that aims to recognize rising stars in biomedical research. STAT Wunderkinds can be postdocs, residents, interns,...
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Massey clinical trial tests experimental immunotherapy in breast cancer patients before chemotherapy and surgery
Nov 12, 2021
A phase 2 clinical trial at VCU Massey Cancer Center is testing the benefits of adding an experimental immunotherapy combination prior to standard chemotherapy and surgery for breast cancer patients. The trial was developed by Massey and is based on ...
