Basic Research Programs

For scientists and lab technicians in any setting, there is the thrill of discovery and a sense of accomplishment if they can add to human knowledge. In a medical research setting, such as The MCG Cancer Center, they have the additional satisfaction of knowing their work will ultimately reduce the burden of disease.

Our organizational structure at the Cancer Center is based on the time-tested NCI model, which features four main research areas:

• Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy
• Molecular Oncology
• Developmental Therapeutics
• Cancer Prevention and Control

While medical practice is focused on a patient's well-being, the science behind it is more fundamental. Its practitioners concentrate on physical activities at the molecular level.

Researchers must be precise in identifying and quantifying all the elements they study to prevent compromising their results. Their record-keeping must be equally precise.

Records tell them what they have done and also help point the way to the next step. Records also provide a measurable standard for other researchers who repeat a laboratory's studies independently to validate its results.

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