Research
Scientific research at Dana-Farber is devoted to discovering how cancer affects individuals, families, and entire communities — and how the disease can be treated and prevented.
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Research Advances
Dana-Farber is staking out new territory in the fight against cancer, from advancing the understanding of the genetic makeup of cancer cells to developing novel therapies to diagnose, treat, and prevent the disease.
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Research Collaboratives
Researchers at Dana-Farber are joining forces with other leaders in the scientific community to advance the basic and clinical science of cancer.
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Office of Research
The Office of Research provides an effective and efficient infrastructure to promote and facilitate the Institute's research efforts. Stimulus Funding (ARRA)
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Departments and Centers
Learn more about the major research departments and centers at Dana-Farber, where the treatments of today and the cures of tomorrow are being developed.
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Physician & Researcher Directory
The directory includes biographies, research overviews, and select publications of our world-renowned researchers.
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Clinical Trials
Find general information about clinical trials, as well as eligibility criteria and specific information about more than 200 trials currently under way at Dana-Farber.
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Core Facilities
In support of its research and educational activities, Dana-Farber maintains a variety of core facilities and service functions.
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Office of Research and Technology Ventures
This office manages the transfer of Dana-Farber's researchers' inventions and intellectual property.
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Scientific Report
The Scientific Report summarizes the research activity at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Office for Human Research Studies
The Office for Human Research Studies (OHRS) provides regulatory guidance to the review committees, investigators, and the research teams.
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Postdoctoral Training and Career Development
The Office for Postdoctoral Training and Career Development was developed to sustain an environment that recruits and retains the best postdoctoral talent.
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Research Means Hope
The main focus of our research program is to move our discoveries quickly into the clinics where they can benefit our patients.

