Massey 101 Defining the Massey Difference. Defining Massey.

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.

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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

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