Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium

The Big Ten cancer centers united to transform the conduct of cancer research through collaborative clinical trials and observational studies that seek to improve the lives of cancer patients in the diverse communities we serve by leveraging the scientific and clinical expertise of Big Ten universities. The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium (Big Ten CRC) creates a unique team research culture to drive science rapidly from ideas to treatment and prevention. Within this innovative environment, today’s research leaders collaborate with and mentor the research leaders of tomorrow.

Together, the Big Ten cancer centers:

• support the work of more than 3,000 cancer researchers,
• care for 75,000 new cancer patients each year, and
• enroll more than 30,000 patient volunteers on cancer clinical trials.