National Cancer Center
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The National Cancer Center is a nonprofit organization focused on cancer research and education. It was founded in 1953 by Dr. J. Ernest Ayre, a pioneer in refining the Pap test and recognizing the potential of Interferon for cancer treatment. Based in West Islip, New York, the center collaborates with researchers at major universities including Duke University, Yale University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The organization provides financial support to researchers undertaking fundamental and innovative studies, with a focus on training post-doctoral scientists who are at the early stages of their careers. Its work aims to deepen understanding of cancer development and improve patient outcomes through research and education. In September 2023, Asahi Kasei Group partnered with National Cancer Center to promote joint research and contribute to CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing technology.