Leading the nation’s cancer advancements through research
Massey's nationally recognized research programs comprises more than 140 research members discovering and developing a future without cancer.
Explore our programsOne of the Nation’s leading cancer research centers
Massey Cancer Center is proud to be your local National Cancer institute (NCI)-designated 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. This designation has been held since 1975, and enables eligibility for subsequent federal funding, information-sharing and resources reserved for the most elite institutions that demonstrate superior research capabilities.
Preeminent research programs
Massey research members conduct cutting-edge research and lead collaborative initiatives through one of three scientific research programs.
Cancer Biology
Developmental Therapeutics
Cancer Prevention & Control
Shared resources
State-of-the-art shared resources provide cost-effective expertise and technology to support Massey’s extensive research portfolio and advance scientific discovery.
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
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Clinical trials
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Search Massey’s clinical trials
Explore Massey’s clinical trials.
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Clinical Research Affiliate Network
Bringing more clinical trials to more neighborhoods.
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Clinical Trials Office
Support for investigators conducting clinical research.
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.
Related news
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‘We can prevent 20-30,000 cancers a year’: Massey experts hold community conversation on HPV vaccination
May 06, 2022
Bernard F. Fuemmeler, Ph.D., M.P.H., associate director for population science and the Gordon D. Ginder, M.D., chair in Cancer Research at VCU Massey Cancer Center, says there is one question he and other cancer researchers, clinicians and advocates ...
Community engagement, Research
Community members drive inaugural Massey Breast Cancer Summit
Apr 22, 2022
On Tuesday, April 19, leaders from VCU Massey Cancer Center converged for the inaugural Breast Cancer Summit. They aimed to engage the community on priorities for research in an effort to close gaps in breast cancer inequities. “The importance of a ...
