NCI is the nation's leader in cancer research

Cancer Research

Featured Content

Arrays used in genome-wide association studies.

Partnering with Small Business against Cancer

NCI’s SBIR/STTR programs are “engines of innovation,” NCI Director says.

An illustration of a tumor and its microenvironment.

Mapping Tumors across Space and Time

A new NCI program will create maps of cancers with unprecedented detail.

Lung-MAP: Master Protocol for Lung Cancer

Lung-MAP is a precision medicine research study for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Your Guide to NCI Research

NCI Research Areas

Key Initiatives & Progress

NCI's Role in Cancer Research

What is the BRCA Exchange?

The BRCA Exchange aggregates “big data” on BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic variants to expand our understanding of how each variant affects the gene’s function.

The RAS Initiative

NCI established the RAS Initiative to explore innovative approaches for attacking the proteins encoded by mutant forms of the KRAS gene and to ultimately create effective, new therapies.

NCI scientists, from postdoctoral fellows to principal investigators, discuss various topics including their personal backgrounds, how they came to be in the field of cancer research, their current projects, and a look to the future of medical oncology.