Cancer Research at UC Davis
Cancer Therapeutics
The Cancer Therapeutics Program is a collaborative network of basic scientists and clinical investigators whose research spans the full spectrum from experimental to developmental therapeutics. The program serves as a hub for the translation of cancer-related discoveries into clinical trials, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes across the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and the communities we serve.
The program is dedicated to identifying new biomarkers and molecular targets for cancer treatment, accelerating the development of promising new therapies, and bridging the gap between preclinical research and patient care through clinical trials. Its efforts include developing and applying innovative tools for biomarker and target discovery, advancing novel imaging techniques and lead compounds, creating new antineoplastic drugs and drug delivery systems, and designing and conducting hypothesis-driven clinical trials grounded in strong preclinical rationale.
Membership Resources for Researchers
Involved in cancer research? Join UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center serving inland Northern California and the Central Valley. Collaborate with top researchers, access resources and contribute to our mission. Open to UC Davis faculty and LLNL researchers with a focused interest in cancer or related disciplines. Learn more about membership and resources.
Cancer Therapeutics Program Leaders
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Kit S. Lam M.D., Ph.D.
View profileDistinguished Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Expertise: drug discovery and development; combinatorial chemistry; nanotechnology; molecular imaging; chemical biology
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Richard Valicenti, M.D., M.A., FASTRO
View profileProfessor and Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology
Expertise: radiation oncologist specializing in prostate cancer; clinical trialist testing new paradigms for multimodality therapies
Resources, Grants, and Career Development
Shared Resources
UC Davis researchers have centralized access to specialized expertise, consultation, infrastructure, and equipment for cutting-edge research.
Grant Development and Submission
The Cancer Center Office of Grant Development offers full-service pre-award support for grant development, writing, and submission.
Education, Training and Career Development
The Office of Education, Training, and Career Development supports the career growth of cancer scholars across all academic levels.
