The UArizona Cancer Center is single-minded in fostering innovation in research and cancer care
At the University of Arizona Cancer Center, scientists and physicians from many disciplines come together. We’re forming creative collaborations to extend and enhance lives regionally, nationally and throughout the world. As a leader in the cancer dialogue, we’re initiating rapid advances in research and patients’ health. We provide the highest-quality patient care and achieve breakthroughs through translational research, technology development, and novel education and training programs to mentor the leaders of tomorrow.
Your support empowers our researchers to attack unsolved problems in cancer care to advance potent cures. Gifts to the cancer center have the power to transform the way we prevent, diagnose and treat cancer on a global scale.
“I want to thank our supporters for making the fight against cancer possible. We are all in this together, and I am proud to have the opportunity to fight alongside of you, as well as the University of Arizona Cancer Center’s scientists and physicians.”
–Dr. Joann B. Sweasy, Director
Annual gifts support the Act Against Cancer Fund, an unrestricted pool that allows the director to allocate resources where they’re most needed. Act Against Cancer has provided research seed funds that led to multi-million dollar government grants.
SOME OF OUR TOP PRIORITIES
Lab Renovations
Donations raised from this campaign will be used to transform the outdated lab space at the UACC into a modern facility with up-to-date equipment and space to enhance the research experience and promote interactive and collaborative research projects.
Faculty Recruitments
Recruitment of top-tier faculty members is essential for sustaining our research excellence. Donations raised from this campaign will enable us to attract and retain distinguished researchers - bringing diverse perspectives and expertise, enriching our research programs and contributing to the overall success of the UACC.
Cancer Research Seed Funding
The Seed Funding program is crucial for fostering innovation in cancer research. By supporting high-potential projects, we empower researchers to explore new frontiers. Allocating internal funds promotes groundbreaking discoveries, and donations from the campaign will aid early-stage investigators, fostering innovation and securing external cancer-focused funding.
ACT Against Cancer
Support the University of Arizona Cancer Center's areas of greatest need.
Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute Fund
Make a gift to support groundbreaking breast cancer research, to expedite discovery and make the road to clinical trials shorter.