Stephenson Cancer Center was established in 2001 and NCI-Designated in 2018. The center’s mission is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer in Oklahoma and the nation through an integrated program of research, clinical care, education and community engagement.
Located on the University of Oklahoma (OU) Health Sciences Center campus in Oklahoma City, Stephenson is the state’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, providing a critical resource for patients seeking research-driven, patient-centered, multidisciplinary treatment. In addition, it coordinates a statewide network supporting clinical trials and community-engaged research across Oklahoma. Oncology services at Stephenson are part of OU Medicine, Oklahoma’s only academic health system with the state’s largest and most comprehensive physician network and specialty services.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Director
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
mark-doescher@ouhsc.edu
Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement
Darrin-Akins@ouhsc.edu
Associate Director for Cancer Education and Training
Joan-Walker@ouhsc.edu ; Adam-Alexander@ouhsc.edu
Associate Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Research Programs
| Research Program | Program Leaders |
|---|---|
| Cancer Prevention and Control | Rao, CV; Spicer,Paul; Kendzor,Darla |
| Gynecologic Cancers | Benbrook, Doris; Walker,Joan |
| Preclinical Translational Cancer Research | Li, Min; Bhattacharya,Resham |
Shared Resources
| Category | Resource | Directors |
|---|---|---|
| Cat 1: Laboratory Science | Molecular Biology and Cytometry Research | Jones, Kenneth |
| Cat 1: Laboratory Science | Tissue Pathology | Fung, Kar-Ming |
| Cat 6: Biostatistics | Biostatistics and Research Design | Vesely, Sara |
| Cat 7: Informatics | Mobile Health Technology | Businelle, Michael |