Department of Cancer Biology

The Department of Cancer Biology at Thomas Jefferson University is home to diverse national thought leaders across multiple cancer research disciplines.  Our faculty lead paradigm-shifting research into the origins and progression of cancers as well as potential novel treatment targets, pathways, and resistance mechanisms.  Work in the department supports the mission of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health to improve lives.

The innovative cancer research conducted in the Department of Cancer Biology leads to impactful discoveries and is achieved through the fostering of multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional collaborations. We also excel at the successful training and career development of the next generation of researchers.