On Sept. 23, 2007, the Stanford Cancer Institute (SCI) was awarded “cancer center” designation from the National Cancer Institute — a distinction that reflects both high-quality patient treatment and excellent basic and clinical research. This new status was shared with the Fremont-based Northern California Cancer Center, which worked with Stanford to achieve the designation.

The NCI is part of the National Institutes of Health and is the primary source of funding for cancer research in the United States. It supports 61 cancer centers characterized by scientific excellence and diverse approaches to cancer research. Becoming one of these centers increased support for both Stanford patients and faculty.