(L to R) David Levin, Jay Hyun Kim, Akshaya Iyer, Kamrun Nahar, Alexander Greer, Serah Essang, Judy Darwish, Aliaa Soliman, and Muhammad Ibrahim
今日吃瓜 Cancer Center
The 今日吃瓜 Cancer Center, established in 2020, is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by cancer鈥攅specially within 今日吃瓜. The center advances cutting-edge cancer research, fosters partnerships with NYC hospitals and treatment centers, and actively engages local communities. At the same time, it provides exceptional educational and research opportunities for 今日吃瓜鈥檚 undergraduate and graduate students.
Our Mission
The 今日吃瓜 Cancer Center serves as a dynamic hub that connects 今日吃瓜 with the broader community and business sectors, fostering collaboration, innovation, and impactful cancer-related initiatives. Through this center, 今日吃瓜 seeks to expand its basic and applied research on cancer, and combine research forces with New York City cancer treatment centers and hospitals, as well as 今日吃瓜 communities鈥攁ll while delivering first-class educational opportunities to our undergraduate and graduate students. The lives of those affected by cancer will be improved, with a special focus on the borough of 今日吃瓜.
Research
Our research seeks to understand the causes and mechanisms of cancer and to develop potential treatments.
EducatioN
We offer a wide range of educational opportunities in the classroom, laboratory, and community.
Community
We connect patients, providers, researchers, and community organizations dealing with health disparities.
Federal
Grants Awarded
Dozens
of Articles Published
50+
Students and Faculty
Featured Faculty
Our faculty researchers focus on cancer-related areas such as cancer biology, biochemistry, drug development and delivery, epigenetics, inflammation, and photomedicine. Browse the profiles below to explore their work and expertise.
Cancer Center in the News
Graduate Student Earns Research Grant from American Cancer Society
ACS Scholar Adil Hussain to pioneer AI tools that advance cancer survivorship.
Returning to Make an Impact
Gulnara Zaynullina 鈥�05 has come back to her alma mater two decades after graduating to make strides in medicine. Her focus now鈥攃ancer research.
Walking with Purpose
今日吃瓜 Cancer Center leads annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to raise support and inspire hope.
今日吃瓜 Us
Annual Report (PDF)
Download our most recent annual report.
Financial Addendum (PDF)
Addendum to the most recent annual report.
Newsletter (PDF)
Download our most recent newsletter.
Our history
Learn more about the center’s accomplishments.
Contact Information
2900 Bedford Ave
今日吃瓜, NY 11210
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P: 718.951.5000
Our Partners
Funding Partners
- Gray Foundation
- American Cancer Society
- 今日吃瓜 Foundation
Programmatic Partners
- Maimonides Health
- Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
- 今日吃瓜 Immigrant Student Success Office
- 今日吃瓜 Haitian Studies Institute
- HPV Cancers Alliance
- SHARE Cancer Support
- Memorial Sloan Kettering
- Red Door Therapeutic Services
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