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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Moores Cancer Center}}
| Name = Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center
| Org/Group = [[UC San Diego Health]]
| Location = [[La Jolla, California|La Jolla]]
| Region = [[San Diego]]
| State = California
| Country = US
| coordinates = {{coord|32.878863|-117.223111|display=it|type:landmark}}
| Type = Teaching
| Specialty = [[Oncology]]
| Emergency = Yes ([[Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center]])
| Affiliation = [[University of California San Diego]]
| Founded = 1978
| Website = {{URL|https://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/cancer/Pages/default.aspx}}
}}


The '''Rebecca and John Moores Cancer Center''' is the region's only [[NCI-designated Cancer Center]] in [[La Jolla, California]], part of [[UC San Diego Health]] and affiliated with the [[University of California San Diego]]. It is supported, in part, by the [[National Cancer Institute]].
[[File:Moores_Cancer_Center.jpg|thumb|right|Moores Cancer Center]]


== History ==
The '''Moores Cancer Center''' is a comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility located in [[La Jolla, California]]. It is part of the [[University of California, San Diego]] (UCSD) Health System and is recognized as one of the leading cancer centers in the United States.
The center was established in 1978 and received its NCI designation the same year. It earned comprehensive status in 2001. There are approximately 360 faculty members affiliated with the center.


A five-story building, home to the center, was opened in La Jolla in 2005.
==History==
The Moores Cancer Center was established in 1978 and has since grown to become a major hub for cancer research and treatment. It was named in honor of [[Ted and Joan Moores]], who were significant benefactors of the center. The facility was designed to integrate research, clinical care, and prevention programs under one roof, fostering collaboration among scientists and clinicians.


The Moores Cancer Center provides outpatient treatment on site. Inpatient hospital treatment is provided at the adjacent [[Jacobs Medical Center]] in the Pauline and Stanley Foster Pavilion for Cancer Care, which opened in 2016 and has three floors dedicated to oncology, and at UC San Diego Medical Center in Hillcrest, which has recently expanded its cancer services.
==Research==
The center is renowned for its cutting-edge research in various fields of oncology. Researchers at Moores Cancer Center focus on understanding the molecular and genetic basis of cancer, developing new therapies, and improving existing treatments. The center is involved in numerous [[clinical trials]] and collaborates with other institutions worldwide.


[[Scott Lippman]] has been the director since 2012. He previously worked at [[MD Anderson Cancer Center]].
==Clinical Services==
Moores Cancer Center offers a wide range of clinical services, including:


The six major research programs at Moores Cancer Center comprise the following: Cancer Biology; Cancer Genes and Genome; Cancer Prevention and Control; Hematologic Malignancies; Reducing Cancer Disparities; and Tumor Growth, Invasion, and Metastasis.
* [[Medical oncology]]
* [[Radiation oncology]]
* [[Surgical oncology]]
* [[Hematology]]
* [[Palliative care]]


== Notable faculty ==
The center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and provides personalized treatment plans for patients, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.
* [[Roger Tsien]]
* [[Thomas Kipps]], discoverer of [[ROR1]], and contributed to the development of [[cirmtuzumab]]
* [[Ezra Cohen]]
* [[Don W. Cleveland]]
* [[Marilyn Farquhar]]
* [[Napoleone Ferrara]]
* [[Quyen T. Nguyen]]


== References ==
==Education and Training==
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As part of UCSD, Moores Cancer Center is committed to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. It offers training programs for [[medical students]], [[residents]], and [[fellows]] in various specialties related to oncology. The center also hosts seminars, workshops, and conferences to disseminate the latest research findings and clinical practices.


{{University of California, San Diego}}
==Community Outreach==
Moores Cancer Center is actively involved in community outreach programs aimed at increasing cancer awareness and prevention. These programs include cancer screenings, educational workshops, and support groups for patients and their families.


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==Related pages==
* [[University of California, San Diego]]
* [[Cancer research]]
* [[Oncology]]
* [[Clinical trials]]


[[Category:UC San Diego Health]]
[[Category:Cancer research centers in the United States]]
[[Category:Teaching hospitals in California]]
[[Category:University of California, San Diego]]
[[Category:Hospitals established in 1978]]
[[Category:Hospitals in San Diego County, California]]

Latest revision as of 06:06, 16 February 2025


Moores Cancer Center

The Moores Cancer Center is a comprehensive cancer treatment and research facility located in La Jolla, California. It is part of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Health System and is recognized as one of the leading cancer centers in the United States.

History[edit]

The Moores Cancer Center was established in 1978 and has since grown to become a major hub for cancer research and treatment. It was named in honor of Ted and Joan Moores, who were significant benefactors of the center. The facility was designed to integrate research, clinical care, and prevention programs under one roof, fostering collaboration among scientists and clinicians.

Research[edit]

The center is renowned for its cutting-edge research in various fields of oncology. Researchers at Moores Cancer Center focus on understanding the molecular and genetic basis of cancer, developing new therapies, and improving existing treatments. The center is involved in numerous clinical trials and collaborates with other institutions worldwide.

Clinical Services[edit]

Moores Cancer Center offers a wide range of clinical services, including:

The center is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and provides personalized treatment plans for patients, emphasizing a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care.

Education and Training[edit]

As part of UCSD, Moores Cancer Center is committed to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. It offers training programs for medical students, residents, and fellows in various specialties related to oncology. The center also hosts seminars, workshops, and conferences to disseminate the latest research findings and clinical practices.

Community Outreach[edit]

Moores Cancer Center is actively involved in community outreach programs aimed at increasing cancer awareness and prevention. These programs include cancer screenings, educational workshops, and support groups for patients and their families.

Related pages[edit]