NCI Cancer Center Support Grant

Established in 1978, Moores Cancer Center is one of just 53 National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States, and the only one in the San Diego region. Such centers are prominent among the leading institutions in the nation dedicated to scientific innovation and clinical excellence. This designation is reserved for centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education and community contributions.

NCI designation is provided through the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) awarded by NCI. This grants provides key infrastructure support which facilitates research and collaboration across Moores Cancer Center. Publications and grants resulting from this project will acknowledge support provided by the “UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, Specialized Cancer Center Support Grant NIH/NCI P30CA023100.”