The below focus areas highlight the areas in which NFCR sees the greatest potential for developing cures for cancer in our lifetime. Select an area below to learn more about our impact, and the researchers working in the field.
Early Detection & Prevention
One of the best ways to reduce the number of patients dying from cancer.
Cancer Immunotherapy
Therapies that help strengthen, direct, or restore the immune system’s ability to find and attack cancer cells.
Cancer Formation
Understanding the molecular and cellular processes on how cancer begins.
Cancer Diagnosis and Molecular Imaging
Developing Improved technologies for detecting and characterizing cancer.
Genomics Research & Biomarkers
Studying the genetic makeup of organisms to identify factors influencing cancer.
Tumor Microenvironment
Understanding the complex cellular ecosystem surrounding a tumor to develop more effective treatments.
Clinical Research and Trial Platforms
Increasing trial efficiency, minimizing patient burden, and identifying optimal treatments faster.
Computational Biology
Developing models to analyzing complex biomedical datasets and advance precision medicine.
