University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)

Research Programs

UPCI investigators conduct laboratory-based, translational, and clinical cancer research in the context of 11 UPCI Programs.

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Biobehavioral Medicine in Oncology Program

Promoting innovative, interdisciplinary research on the role of mind and brain in cancer

Brain Tumor

Brain Tumor Program

Conducting basic, clinical, and translational research in neuro-oncology
Early Lung Cancer

Cancer Epidemiology, Prevention, and Control Program

Understanding cancer risk and the effectiveness of novel cancer prevention and control methods
Natural Killer Cell and Tumor Cell

Cancer Immunology Program

Facilitating basic and translational research in immunology, immunotherapy, and immunoprevention of cancer
Human Papillomavirus

Cancer Virology Program

Identifying and characterizing cancer-causing viruses, and exploring oncolytic viruses as therapeutic tools
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Head and Neck Cancer Program

Elucidating the biology of head and neck cancer, and designing and implementing new strategies to prevent, detect, and treat this malignancy
Lung Cells

Lung and Thoracic Malignancies Program

Investigating thoracic cancer biology and genetics and applying this knowledge to translational research goals
Melanoma Cells

Melanoma Program

Investigating melanoma cell biology and developing and implementing new therapies for melanoma patients
Anaphase

Molecular and Cellular Cancer Biology Program

Examining fundamental aspects of cancer cell biology
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Molecular Therapeutics and Drug Discovery Program

Developing innovative approaches to drug treatment of solid tumors and hematologic malignancies
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Prostate Cancer Program

Conducting basic, translational, and clinical research in prostate cancer