LCRC post-Katrina Construction Drives New Orleans Biosciences Development
NEW ORLEANS - The new Louisiana Cancer Research Center, currently under construction at the corner of Tulane and S. Claiborne Avenues in downtown New Orleans, is the first, major post-Katrina construction in the city's growing biosciences district.
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.
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.
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.
