Catch up on the latest Office of Cancer Centers (OCC) news. Please check back often for updates.
OCC Announcements
New NCI-Designated Cancer Center!
Congratulations to the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester! The NCI has designated the University of Rochester as its 73rd Cancer Center among 37 states, including the District of Columbia. March 2025
NCI is Seeking Feedback
NCI is seeking feedback through an RFI to help shape the future scope of the COE, with responses due by February 16, 2025, and welcomes questions and reasonable, concise submissions via email.
New Director of the Office of Cancer Centers!
We are pleased to announce the official selection of Dr. Krzysztof Ptak, Ph.D., M.B.A. as the Director of the Office of Cancer Centers effective Jan. 7, 2025
Congratulations to Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center!
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center has been awarded the NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Center designation by the NCI, effective April 9, 2024. More details on Sidney Kimmel.
Congratulations to Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center!
Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center has been awarded the NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Center designation by the NCI, effective Sept 7, 2023. More details on Montefiore Einstein.
Congratulations to the University of Kentucky!
The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has been awarded the NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Center designation by the NCI effective Sept 5, 2023. More details on The University of Kentucky.
New OCC Member
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Molly Maher, who has joined our team at the Office of Cancer Centers (OCC) as a Program Analyst- 07/31/2023.
New NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Congratulations to UF Health Cancer Center! The NCI has designated the University of Florida Health Cancer Center as its 72nd Cancer Center among 37 states, including the District of Columbia- 05/30/2023. More details on UF Health Cancer Center.
New Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs)
Information regarding the Issuance of the PAR-21-321 can be found here. 
Changes to RPPR Information
The information guide for Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) non-competing progress reports has been updated. Additional information can be found here.