Research and Resources | UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center

Research and Resources

The UNM Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) - designated cancer center in the state of New Mexico. We are one of only 57 cancer centers in the nation to be designated by the NCI as a comprehensive cancer center, the highest federal designation and rating for cancer centers.

Research at UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center

UNM Cancer Center scientists are working diligently every day to discover the causes and cures for cancer. As the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center and the Official Cancer Center of the State of New Mexico, the UNM Cancer Center is committed to fighting cancer on all fronts.

Research Programs
Shared Resources
Clinical Research
Outreach & Engagement
Investigator Tools
Education & Training
STEAM Training & Mentorship
Pilot Project Funding
Developing new cancer drugs. Research in genome sequencing, cancer prevention and cell signaling
Research Affiliates: Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratories and Lovelace Biomedical
Translating Science to Treatments. Nearly 15% of patients enroll in therapeutic studies.

Colorectal Cancer Prevention Outreach

Part of our mission is to overcome the cancers that affect New Mexicans at a higher rate. New Mexico has low screening rates for colorectal cancer, and screening is the key to preventing colorectal cancer. The UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center offers Colorectal Cancer Prevention webinars to healthcare professionals and the community.

Colorectal Cancer Prevention Webinars

Location


The Cancer Research Facility is north of UNM Hospital at 2325 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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