RESEARCH. EDUCATION. COMMUNITY.
We are Wisconsin’s only comprehensive cancer center, as designated by the
National Cancer Institute (NCI).
More than 400 researchers, physicians and educators across the University of Wisconsin campus bring their specialized expertise, curiosity and passion together for one goal: eliminating the burden of cancer in Wisconsin and beyond.
Our “comprehensive” NCI designation means we explore every dimension of cancer:
- Studying how it forms and evolves in the laboratory
- Investigating new, innovative treatments
- Training the next generation of scientists and health care professionals
- Keeping our communities healthier with the latest cancer prevention and screening advice
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Research
We are focused on basic, translational and clinical research. Our faculty across the UW-Madison campus conduct groundbreaking research in cancer biology, causation, detection and treatment.
Education
We are focused on training future scientists and health care professionals. Our faculty contribute hundreds of scientific research papers each year, address a score of scientific and medical meetings and have collectively written thousands of publications.
Community
We are focused on educating our many communities and being viewed as Wisconsin’s “cancer resource.” Our staff hosts health fairs, educational events and opportunities that promote cancer prevention, detection, screening, treatment and survivorship.
Partners in Innovation
1 of 57 NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the United States, Carbone meets the rigorous standards for state-of-the-art research focused on developing new and better approaches to preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
1 of 33 leading cancer centers that belong to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, which is dedicated to defining and advancing quality, effective, equitable and accessible cancer care and prevention.
A member of the Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium that creates a unique team approach to rapidly driving science, while leveraging the expertise of Big Ten universities to improve the lives of cancer patients.