The Louisiana Cancer Research

The Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium in New Orleans

 
NEW ORLEANS - Although preparation work has been under way at the site, construction on the Louisiana Cancer Research Center officially began with a ceremony at the Tulane Avenue and South Claiborne Street location.
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LCRC Research Programs


The Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium supports a wide-reaching clinical research program.

Participating centers conduct a large number of cooperative group, industry-sponsored, and local investigator-initiated trials done with cancer patients to find out whether promising approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are safe and effective.

 

Clinical Trials

 
Clinical trials are medical research studies in which people help doctors find ways to improve health and cancer care
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Cancer Information

 
 

Our Cancer Community


LCRC Spearheads Cancer Prevention and Control in Louisiana Cancer experts agree that the highest impact in eliminating cancer comes from the prevention of cancer or the early detection and treatment of the disease. This is achieved through regular examination by trained personnel and through the testing of samples of blood, urine or other biologic specimens. Members of the LCRC have led the way
for developing regional and statewide cancer screening programs in Louisiana.


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Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities
The Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium has funds to support Members in their cancer research efforts, including direct and indirect research support, infrastructure support and external funding opportunities.

Our Partners

Health Sciences Center Tulane University Xavier Univarsity