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Brooklyn College Cancer Center
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.
Our Mission
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.
Federal
Grants Awarded
Dozens
of Articles Published
50+
Students and Faculty
Featured Faculty
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.
Cancer Center in the News
Graduate Student Earns Research Grant from American Cancer Society
ACS Scholar Adil Hussain to pioneer AI tools that advance cancer survivorship.
Returning to Make an Impact
Gulnara Zaynullina ’05 has come back to her alma mater two decades after graduating to make strides in medicine. Her focus now—cancer research.
Walking with Purpose
Brooklyn College Cancer Center leads annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk to raise support and inspire hope.
About Us
Annual Report (PDF)
Download our most recent annual report.
Financial Addendum (PDF)
Addendum to the most recent annual report.
Newsletter (PDF)
Download our most recent newsletter.
Our history
Learn more about the center’s accomplishments.
Contact Information
2900 Bedford Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11210
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P: 718.951.5000
Our Partners
Funding Partners
- Gray Foundation
- American Cancer Society
- Brooklyn College Foundation
Programmatic Partners
- Maimonides Health
- Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
- Brooklyn College Immigrant Student Success Office
- Brooklyn College Haitian Studies Institute
- HPV Cancers Alliance
- SHARE Cancer Support
- Memorial Sloan Kettering
- Red Door Therapeutic Services
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