National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation
National Cancer Institute (NCI) Designation
Wilmot Cancer Institute Becomes the 73rd Center to be Designated by the National Cancer Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation recognizes the country’s most elite cancer centers – only about 4% of U.S. cancer centers are in this group. Becoming NCI designated involves a rigorous process to evaluate a center’s research, clinical trials, education, and community outreach efforts.
Message from Our Director
Now NCI designated, Wilmot Cancer Institute is proud to be among the nation's top cancer centers. WCI Director Jonathan Friedberg, MD, MMSc, shares why this designation is important for Wilmot and the region.
A Historic Day
A Historic Day
Announcing NCI Designation
Revisit the day Wilmot Cancer Institute announced its designation by the National Cancer Institute. The press event provided an opportunity to celebrate the achievement and educate the community on what being an NCI-designated cancer center means.
Wilmot by the Numbers
$30+
Million in annual direct funding for research
13
Clinical care locations
3.2
million people live in Wilmot’s 27-county catchment area
114
Research members
3
Research programs: Genetics, Epigenetics and Metabolism; Cancer Microenvironment; and Cancer Prevention and Control
1
One of only two academic medical centers with an NCI Community Oncology Research Program Research Base
Getting to NCI Designation
Becoming an NCI-designated cancer center required teamwork, leadership, and commitment to a common goal. Wilmot is grateful for the team members who believe in Wilmot's mission and who have worked to make NCI designation a reality for the Rochester region.
Moving Forward, Ever Better
NCI designation is just the beginning of many exciting new developments to come. Wilmot's future plans include:
- Building new research facilities
- Starting a new drug-development program
- Expanding patient care networks in the region
- Identifying new, innovative cancer therapies
Read more about Wilmot’s future in our 2023-2028 strategic plan. None of these advances will be possible without support from members of our community. Interested in finding out how you can support these research efforts in the years to come? Reach out to wci@rochester.edu to start a conversation.
