Center for Childhood Cancer Research

The Center for Childhood Cancer Research (CCCR) at Children's Hospital is a highly integrated basic, translational, and clinical research environment dedicated to improving cure rates and decreasing side effects for children, adolescents, and young adults. Established in 2007, the center unites the diverse talents of investigators in CHOP’s renowned multidisciplinary program in pediatric cancer research, patient care, and genomics.

The unique approach and organization of the CCCR support a dynamic environment where basic scientists and master clinicians interact and collaborate to improve cure rates and decrease side effects through a variety of novel translational and clinical research initiatives.

With recognized talent in areas that span the laboratory and clinical research ends of the spectrum, the CCCR can successfully translate the latest scientific findings obtained from pioneering basic research into innovative clinical trials.