massey 101
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Massey 101. Defining the Massey Difference. Defining Massey. Our mission:. Save and improve lives. Pursue innovative research and compassionate care. Eradicate death and suffering caused by cancer. Serve as Virginia’s cancer resource. The Massey Difference. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Massey 101Defining the Massey Difference
Defining Massey
Our mission:Save and improve lives
Pursue innovative research and compassionate care
Eradicate death and suffering caused by cancer
Serve as Virginia’s cancer resource
NCI = Federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training
Designation awarded in recognition of research excellence
The Massey Difference
Why does NCI designation matter?
Part of VCU and VCU Health System means everything we do is based in academic pursuit
Physicians, researchers and clinicians working together
Training the next generation of clinicians and scientists
The Massey DifferenceResearch-based care and educationResearch-based care and education
The Massey DifferenceVirginia’s cancer resource
Massey’s Research
Clinical TrialsEssential part of progress in this fight against cancerMore than 120 therapeutic trials right now
Clinical TrialsEssential part of progress in this fight against cancerMore than 120 therapeutic trials right now
The Massey DifferenceTranslational research
Scientific discoveries
made in Massey’s labs
Translated into new
treatments through
clinical trials
New treatment options for
patients
The Massey DifferenceRoberta’s story
Dr. Steven Grant
Dr. Steven Grant
Phase 1 clinical trial team
Dr. Beata Holkova
Dr. John McCartyDirector, Massey’s Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Defeating
cancer
YOU
Support for research
Massey’s scientists conduct
innovative research
Research leads to
clinical trials
Clinical trials define new
ways to prevent,
diagnose and treat cancer
Longer, healthier
lives for you, your family and your
loved ones
We need you.
We need you.
15%
31%24%
29%1%
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Institutional Support--15%Philanthropy--31%Sponsored programs--24%State General Fund--29%Hospital-- <1%
Funding sources
We need you.PHILANTHROPY
VOLUNTEERISM
RESEARCH PARTICIPATION
ADVOCACY (all forms!)
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
PROGRESS
The Massey Difference =
Defeating cancer is a team effort—we need your help!
In summary…..
NCI DesignationTranslational research
