The University of Arizona Cancer Center (AZCC) is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center headquartered in Arizona and one of just 57 across the United States. With more than 170 members and multiple statewide locations, AZCC is dedicated to alleviating the burden of cancer through groundbreaking research, clinical excellence, and community engagement. Its mission focuses particularly on serving Arizona’s underserved populations, including Hispanics and Native Americans.

AZCC’s research portfolio includes three major scientific programs—Cancer Biology, Prevention and Control, and Clinical and Translational Oncology—supported by seven Shared Resources and innovative initiatives such as the Cancer Engineering Initiative, the Ginny L. Clements Breast Cancer Research Institute, and the Skin Cancer Institute. The Center is recognized nationally for its pioneering discoveries in bone marrow transplants, firefighter occupational health, and cancer prevention for Indigenous communities. Anchored by Banner – University Medicine, AZCC is a regional and national model for innovation, collaboration, and health equity.