City of Hope
Who We Are
City of Hope is different from all other cancer centers. We’re innovative and independent, so we can speed our discoveries into treatments that directly benefit our patients and, ultimately, millions of people around the world. Great science combined with compassionate care is the future of modern medicine -- and we’re leading the way.
The National Cancer Institute has designated City of Hope as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, its highest award. Very few cancer centers across the country qualify for this designation. We earned this distinction because we have respected scientists and physicians working on everything from disease prevention and innovative treatments to community education. Our researchers know they’re on the front lines of the worldwide fight against cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
While most of the nation’s other leading cancer centers are affiliated with universities, City of Hope remains independent. This gives us the agility to put donor support where we know it is most needed. Our donors recognize their dollars really do drive the pace of scientific discovery. With their help, and the support of competitive government and foundation grants, City of Hope can move swiftly to treat, cure and even prevent disease altogether.
At City of Hope we believe that breakthroughs in the lab must be swiftly applied to benefit people everywhere. We are leaders in translational research — a merging of basic science, clinical research and patient care that empowers us to translate groundbreaking research into advances in disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment. We are one of the few institutions in the nation with the infrastructure, institutional will and enlightened donor base to promote this highly productive and patient-centered research model.
City of Hope grew out of and continues to thrive thanks to compassionate, committed people. For more than 90 years, City of Hope’s fundraising efforts have drawn on individual donors, corporate fundraising groups and our auxiliary membership to raise millions of dollars to support the institution’s life-saving goals. This worldwide network of donors plays a powerful role in advancing science and positioning City of Hope at the forefront of revolutionary changes in biomedical research. This support truly powers the breakthroughs of today and will make possible the even more remarkable discoveries of tomorrow.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest designation bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer and urology by U.S. News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics.
Our pioneering research has produced influential advancements in cancer treatment, including the basis for modern cancer therapies such as Herceptin, Rituxin and Avastin. We remain nimble to develop novel and promising lab discoveries into viable treatments, in part, due to our onsite biologics manufacturing capabilities. When combined with our compassionate philosophy to help patients in every way possible, City of Hope’s urgent commitment to cure cancer is a challenge we are well positioned to realize. We invite you to become a partner with City of Hope to achieve the promise of our advanced research: saving more lives worldwide. For more information, please visit www.cityofhope.org , or for more ideas on how to join our life-saving mission, go to www.cityofhope.org/helphome.htm.
City of Hope
Mary Anderson
1055 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
800-544-3541
manderson@coh.org
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