The University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the state’s only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Holden received its NCI cancer center designation in 2000 and was named as a comprehensive cancer center in 2001. The center is committed to decreasing the pain and suffering caused by cancer in Iowa, surrounding communities, and beyond. Its interdependent missions, based on research, clinical care, and education, are aimed at improving cancer prevention and treatment services.
Holden draws on the expertise of `170 investigators from 41 departments at the University of Iowa. Clinical care, including cancer care, is provided by experts in more than 200 medical specialties at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. The center's robust portfolio of clinical trials makes it the regional leader in cutting-edge care. For example, Holden is the only center in Iowa equipped to conduct phase 1 trials of new cancer therapies or cellular therapies for cancer.
University of Iowa
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200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagment (Interim)
Assistant Director for Education
Assistant Director of Cancer Career Enhancement and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion