Award
National Cancer Institute 2P30CA142543-16
UT Southwestern Medical Center Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center
Recipient
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Award Amount
$4,428,405.00
Ceiling
$4,428,405.00
Awarded
June 26, 2026
Identifier
2P30CA142543-16
Award to UT Southwestern Medical Center for the Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center to advance cancer research, clinical trials, and community engagement with a focus on translational science and health disparities.
Description
The project aims to reduce the burden of cancer through transformational science and innovative therapies, emphasizing prevention, patient-centered care, and addressing cancer health disparities. The strategic plan for 2025–2030 focuses on enabling bidirectional translational cancer science, fostering transdisciplinary research, and improving public health outcomes in the SCCC catchment area and beyond. The SCCC is an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center affiliated with UT Southwestern Medical Center, serving as a hub for cancer research, clinical trials, and community engagement.