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The University of Rochester Cancer Center (URCC) is an institution with responsibilities for clinical and basic research, clinical patient care and postdoctoral education. It was established by the University trustees in March 1974. The URCC is a component of the University of Rochester and its Medical Center (Strong Memorial Hospital). It serves the Finger Lakes Health System Area (HSA) with a population of 1.2 million located in western upstate New York. The HSA incorporates the Rochester Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area (SMSA).


The URCC serves as a Research Base for Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP) applicant institutions. An original Research Base serving the CCOP program since 1983, the URCC CCOP Research Base has evolved into one of the leading resources for cancer control research activities. Through its development and growth, it has attracted a research-oriented community of investigators pursuing CCOP alliance.

The purpose of the URCC CCOP Research Base is to facilitate the development, conduct, quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of clinical trials in the area of cancer control to community-based institutions participating in the Community Clinical Oncology Program. The emphasis of this Research Base is to enhance investigator-initiated research.

General Address:

Saunders Research Building
265 Crittenden Blvd,  2.232
CU 420658
Rochester, NY  14642

General Phone Number: 585-275-5513

FAX number: 585-461-5601

 
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