The Carbone Cancer Center was the first cancer research center founded by a university in the United States.

UW Carbone is committed to defeating cancer through the rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment. UW Carbone will be the driving force for research, prevention, and treatment initiatives critical to defeating cancer in Wisconsin and around the world.

Clinical Trials

The University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center’s greatest strength is its involvement in groundbreaking clinical trials or research studies conducted to answer specific scientific questions about new ways to prevent, diagnose, detect, and treat cancer.

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WORLD-CLASS CANCER CARE & RESEARCH

Our Mission

UW Carbone is committed to defeating cancer through rapid application of groundbreaking research, prevention, and treatment.

Our Vision

UW Carbone will be the driving force for research, prevention, and treatment initiatives critical to defeating cancer in Wisconsin and around the world.

Our Networks

UW Carbone is a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, a non-profit alliance of 28 leading cancer centers devoted to patient care, research, and education.

Established in 1973 as one of the first six university-based comprehensive cancer centers in the nation by the National Cancer Institute, the UW Carbone is Wisconsin’s only comprehensive cancer center.

Our unique partnership between UW Health and the University of Wisconsin is about getting the right information to help create precise health approaches and care for patients.

Carbone Cancer Center