The fight to cure cancer is a battle of science and research; Nevada Cancer Institute is founded on the concept that cutting-edge science will lead to breakthrough research which will have groundbreaking results for cancer prevention, treatment and cure around the world. So far, results have been encouraging and through the continued efforts and dedication of our staff and faculty we will work to win the battle.
NVCI researchers are not wanting for discoveries to happen – they work to make those discoveries happen.
Beating cancer is best accomplished through solid science and dedicated research; Nevada Cancer Institute is founded on the concept that combining these elements will lead to revolutionary results in cancer prevention, treatment and cures for the whole world.
NVCI’s researchers focus on four main fields:
- Basic Sciences
- Population Sciences
- Translational Science
- Clinical Trials
From the discovery and use of new and better biomarkers to creating the next generation of targeted therapies to inhibit cancer growth, NVCI’s physicians-researchers are focused on making groundbreaking breakthroughs.
NVCI’s researchers have solved the first protein-crystal structure in Nevada, are working on the reprogramming of progenitor cells and studying the development of myelodyspastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that will eventually lead to new inhibitors and treatment for these diseases.
Much of that research will lead to new discoveries in how cancer is treated now and in the future. NVCI physician-researchers are working toward the Institute’s first novel drug, developed by the Institute’s own faculty, following FDA guidelines and regulations.
NVCI’s goal is to bring the latest cancer treatments from the lab bench directly to the patient for the most effectively and timely cancer care possible.
