NEXT Oncology, an Avacare business
Hospitals and Health CareTexas, United States51-200 Employees
NEXT Oncology is a Phase 1 cancer clinical trial center focused on offering investigational therapies for patients with advanced cancer and advancing cancer research. It was founded by medical oncologist Dr. Anthony W. Tolcher and operates within the Avacare network. The organization is based in San Antonio, Texas. NEXT Oncology collaborates with partner institutions to provide dedicated Phase I trial operations and broaden access to early-stage cancer therapies. In 2025, the company expanded internationally through a joint venture with Kansai Medical University to establish a presence in Osaka, Japan, and through partnerships in Brazil with Onco D'Or Oncologia S.A. and IDOR. In May 2025, the company appointed Alex Spira as Chief Scientific Officer to lead its scientific research efforts.