In 2001, the Stephenson Cancer Center was established. Located on the University of Oklahoma (OU) Health Sciences Center campus in Oklahoma City. Stephenson is the state’s only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, providing a critical resource for patients seeking research-driven, patient-centered, multidisciplinary treatment.

Stephenson also ranks in the top 10 among all cancer centers in the nation for the number of people participating in NCI-sponsored clinical trials. Dedicated cancer research programs at Stephenson Cancer Center support 135 investigators who study basic, clinical and behavioral sciences related to cancer care. Researchers committed to improved patient outcomes also help reduce the impact of cancer in Oklahoma and across the nation.