About Us
The mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for Cancer Research is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service in the area of cancer.
The goal of the UTHSC Center for Cancer Research is to adopt the successful National Cancer Institute (NCI) model of leadership, scientific programs, clinical trials, and infrastructure to
the betterment of Memphis and surrounding communities.