Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) at Siteman Cancer Center
The Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) are the cornerstone of the National Cancer Institute’s effort to promote collaborative, interdisciplinary translational cancer research. Each SPORE is focused on a specific organ site and is designed to enable the rapid and efficient movement of basic scientific findings into clinical settings as well as to determine the biological basis for observations made in individuals with cancer.
Siteman Cancer Center is one of a few NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers to have at least three SPORE grants. WashU Medicine holds these prestigious programs of research excellence for leukemia, endometrial, and pancreatic cancers.
Clinical Trials at Siteman Cancer Center
Clinical trials are research studies that help us find new ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer. If you have a rare or complex diagnosis or your treatment path seems uncertain, you might qualify for a clinical trial.
Our team will help you find a study that is right for you. Call us to speak with a Siteman care coordinator.