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The Brooklyn College Cancer Center, established in 2020, is dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by cancer—especially within Brooklyn. The center advances cutting-edge cancer research, fosters partnerships with NYC hospitals and treatment centers, and actively engages local communities. At the same time, it provides exceptional educational and research opportunities for Brooklyn College’s undergraduate and graduate students.
(L to R) David Levin, Jay Hyun Kim, Akshaya Iyer, Kamrun Nahar, Alexander Greer, Serah Essang, Judy Darwish, Aliaa Soliman, and Muhammad Ibrahim
The Brooklyn College Cancer Center held a health and wellness fair centered on disease prevention as a tool to support community wellness.
Oncologist and Chernobyl survivor Dr. Eugene Shenderov '05 returned to Brooklyn College to speak at the scientific and career seminar hosted by Brooklyn College Cancer Center.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center President and CEO Dr. Selwyn Vickers, M.D., FACS, joined President Michelle J. Anderson for a conversation.
The Brooklyn College Cancer Center serves as a dynamic hub that connects Brooklyn College with the broader community and business sectors, fostering collaboration, innovation, and impactful cancer-related initiatives. Through this center, Brooklyn College seeks to expand its basic and applied research on cancer, and combine research forces with New York City cancer treatment centers and hospitals, as well as Brooklyn communities—all while delivering first-class educational opportunities to our undergraduate and graduate students. The lives of those affected by cancer will be improved, with a special focus on the borough of Brooklyn.
Research Our research seeks to understand the causes and mechanisms of cancer and to develop potential treatments. EducatioN We offer a wide range of educational opportunities in the classroom, laboratory, and community.
Community We connect patients, providers, researchers, and community organizations dealing with health disparities.
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Students and Faculty
Brooklyn College connects students and faculty with a wide range of cutting-edge research across various disciplines.
Joint Seminar With Michelle Kaufman
Our faculty researchers focus on cancer-related areas such as cancer biology, biochemistry, drug development and delivery, epigenetics, inflammation, and photomedicine. Browse the profiles below to explore their work and expertise.
Gulnara Zaynullina ’05 has come back to her alma mater two decades after graduating to make strides in medicine. Her focus now—cancer research.
Brooklyn College Cancer Center leads annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to raise support and inspire hope.
New director of Cancer Center Alexander Greer aims to expand student opportunities, foster innovation, and deepen the center’s impact on cancer research and underserved communities.
2024-25 Annual Report (PDF) Download our most recent annual report. Our history Learn more about the center’s accomplishments.
Contact Information
2900 Bedford Ave Brooklyn, NY 11210 E: bccc-cure@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.5000
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