Global Cancer Institute
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States2-10 Employees
Global Cancer Institute is a small nonprofit based in Short Hills, New Jersey, focused on improving outcomes and quality of life for underserved cancer patients worldwide. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it conducts research on barriers to cancer control, seeks to broaden access to cancer care, and aims to strengthen clinical care and expertise. The organization works by engaging a global network of doctors, researchers, patient advocates, and policymakers to pursue shared goals for underserved patients. Its programs include monthly Tumor Boards that connect clinicians across borders by videoconference to discuss challenging cases, an initiative that expanded to Bangladesh in 2020. In 2022, Carolyn Ricci was appointed Executive Director, marking a leadership change as the institute continues its international outreach.