Who We Are
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| Information Desk, Entrance to the Cancer Center |
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, located in Nashville, Tenn., brings together the clinical oncology programs as well as the cancer-related research, education and outreach activities of hundreds of scientists, doctors, nurses and others at Vanderbilt University and Medical Center. It is a leading oncology treatment center that serves patients in Tennessee, Kentucky, across the Southeast and beyond.
Built on a long-standing legacy that includes the work of Nobel laureates Stanley Cohen and Earl Sutherland, Vanderbilt-Ingram is focused on collaboration and high-impact team science that includes basic, translational and population-based research, cancer prevention and control, innovative and high-quality cancer treatment including the latest in clinical trials, outreach, education community service.
Vanderbilt-Ingram is:
- The only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tennessee that conducts basic, translational and clinical research and offers adult and pediatric oncology treatment.
- A member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a non-profit alliance of 21 leading centers working together to improve quality and effectiveness of cancer care.
- The only center in Tennessee consistently ranked among the best hospitals for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report.
In addition, the Center currently is ranked among the top 10 centers in competitive grant awards from the NCI and its nearly 300 research and physician-scientists in seven research programs together generate more than $160 million in annual research funding from public and private sources.
Mission, Vision and Values
Mission
To alleviate cancer death and suffering through pioneering research; innovative, patient-centered care; and evidence-based prevention, education and community activities.
Vision
To be the preeminent cancer center in the Southeast and a recognized leader, nationally and globally, in the effort to prevent and treat cancers.
Values
- Discovery and Innovation
- Impact and Translation
- Relationships and Collaboration
- Service and Compassion
