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The Mission
John Wayne Cancer Institute at Saint John’s Health Center is a cancer research institute dedicated to
the understanding and curing of cancer in order to eliminate patient suffering worldwide. Our mission is
accomplished through innovative clinical and laboratory research and the education of the next generation
of surgical oncologists and scientists.
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| Basic Science + Clinical Applications = Translational Research |
Translational research, often called the “bench-to-bedside” approach to scientific
research, refers to the continuum from the development of novel scientific findings
in the laboratory to the application of new approaches for diagnoses, treatment, and
prevention of disease in the clinic for the patient.
At JWCI, the close relationship between research and clinical care, combined with
the multi-disciplinary expertise of our specialists, produces the best science, the best
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The John Wayne Cancer Institute’s internationally recognized team of scientists relies heavily on private donations for its innovative research, which has led to crucial breakthroughs in the fight against cancer.
For more information on these programs or to make a contribution, please contact the Public Affairs and Development Office.
2200 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-315-6111
www.jwci.org
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Institute Highlights
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World-Renowned Melanoma Program
JWCI is one of the largest melanoma centers in the U.S. and remains at the forefront of melanoma clinical care and research.
Top Ranked Breast Center
A complete and comprehensive breast center for treatment, prevention, psychosocial support, education and early detection.
Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program
JWCI is one of only 16 training programs in the U.S. approved by the society of Surgical Oncology. Young surgeons are trained and mentored by our multidisciplinary faculty.
The Positive Appearance Center
A pioneering one-stop center, helping patients deal with the cosmetic side effects and comfort needs related to their disease and its treatment.
Specimen Repository & Database
One of the largest specimen repositories for cancer research in the world, with over one million specimens linked to clinical data on disease stage, treatment, and outcome.
Research Innovations
JWCI developed and adapted the Sentinel Node Technique, which has become the standard of care for melanoma and breast cancer. Researchers have also pioneered the use of tumor biomarkers to improve and develop new early detection methods for cancer. |
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Basic Science Research
Departments & Labs |
• Biotechnology
• Endocrine/Bone Disease
• Experimental Therapeutics
• Glycoimmunotherapy
• Immunodiagnosis
• Molecular Oncology
• Molecular Therapeutics |
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Clinical Science Research
Departments
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• Breast/Endocrine Program
• Gastrointestinal Program
• Melanoma Program
• Neuro-Endocrine Program
• Oncology Nursing
• Pancreatic Program |
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You Can Join The Fight...
We invite you to come to our Institute for a tour of our research
facilities. For more information you can visit our website at www.jwci.org or contact Lisa Bryan in the Public Affairs and Development Office
at (310) 315-6111 or via email at
John Wayne Cancer Institute is a non-profit organization that operates
under the Tax ID #95-4291515, and meets all the requirements of
the IRS code, section 501 (C) (3).
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