Our Mission: To drive transformational research, personalized therapy, family-centered care, and cancer policy in the nation's capital.
The GW Cancer Center is a leading academic cancer center in the heart of Washington, DC, uniting world-class patient care, pioneering research, and innovative education to advance the fight against cancer. Established in 2015, the Cancer Center brings together the strengths of the George Washington University, GW Hospital, and the GW Medical Faculty Associates to deliver comprehensive, personalized cancer care while accelerating discovery and improving outcomes for patients across the region and the nation.
By uniting all cancer-related activities across the George Washington University and through our partnerships with Children’s National Hospital and the DC VA Medical Center, the GW Cancer Center advances a bold vision:
To create a cancer-free world through ground-breaking research, innovative education, and equitable care for all.
A Premier Destination for Cancer Care in the DC Region
Located at the center of one of the nation’s most diverse and dynamic metropolitan areas, the GW Cancer Center serves as a premier destination for cancer care in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Our clinicians diagnose and treat all types of cancer, offering patients access to leading-edge therapies, advanced technologies, and clinical trials that reflect the latest scientific advances.
Patients receive care from nationally and internationally recognized physicians who are leaders in their fields and who bring deep expertise, compassion, and collaboration to every treatment plan. As part of an academic medical center, our clinicians are also researchers, ensuring that discoveries made in the laboratory translate rapidly into meaningful improvements in patient care.
Integrated, Multidisciplinary Care
The GW Cancer Center delivers care through a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary model that brings together experts across specialties and disciplines. This integrated approach removes barriers between research, clinical care, and education, creating a seamless experience for patients and fostering innovation at every stage of the cancer journey.
From diagnosis and treatment to survivorship and supportive services, patients benefit from coordinated, team-based care tailored to their individual needs. Our goal is to provide the highest standard of care while continuously advancing what is possible in cancer treatment and outcomes.
Research that Advances Discovery and Care
Research excellence is central to the GW Cancer Center’s identity. Through robust programs in Cancer Biology and Immunology, Clinical and Translational Oncology, and Cancer Control and Health Equity, our investigators are advancing breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and risk reduction.
By fostering collaboration among scientists, clinicians, engineers, and public health experts, the Center accelerates discovery and ensures that research findings are rapidly translated into clinical practice. This commitment positions the GW Cancer Center as a leader in both scientific innovation and real-world impact.
Educating the Next Generation of Leaders
As part of a leading academic institution, education is a cornerstone of the GW Cancer Center's mission. The Center offers a comprehensive portfolio of education, training, and career development programs designed to prepare the next generation of scientists, clinicians, and public health leaders.
Learners from medicine, nursing, public health, engineering, and the health sciences gain hands-on experience across the cancer continuum, equipping them to lead with expertise, empathy, and a commitment to advancing cancer care and research.
Commitment to Prevention, Equity, and Community Engagement
The GW Cancer Center is deeply committed to cancer prevention, health equity, and community partnership. A key example of this commitment is the GW Cancer Prevention and Wellness Center, a community-based hub focused on reducing cancer risk before it starts. Located in Ward 8, the Center delivers evidence-based wellness programs, prevention strategies, early detection efforts, survivorship support, and community-engaged research.
By meeting people where they are and addressing the social and structural factors that shape cancer risk and outcomes, the GW Cancer Center works to expand access to high-quality care and prevention services for historically underserved communities. Equity is not a separate initiative, but a principle embedded across our clinical, research, and educational efforts.
Leading Cancer Care, Research, and Policy
Located in the nation’s capital, the GW Cancer Center occupies a unique position at the intersection of medicine, research, and policy. The Center leverages this vantage point to inform and influence cancer policy, contribute to national conversations, and advance system-level change that improves cancer outcomes across populations.
Through excellence in care, science, education, and policy leadership, the GW Cancer Center stands at the forefront of cancer care in the DC region and beyond, committed to improving lives today and shaping a healthier future for all.