The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Strategic Alliance Partners

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston ranks as one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The institution’s sole mission is to end cancer for patients and their families around the world, and, in 1971, it became one of the nation’s first National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer centers. MD Anderson is No. 1 for cancer in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings and has been named one of the nation’s top two hospitals for cancer since the rankings began in 1990.

Through integrated and comprehensive programs, MD Anderson advances transformative discovery, prevention, translational and clinical research. We aim to provide a deeper understanding of all cancer types, including rare cancers not often studied or treated elsewhere, to ultimately lead to meaningful benefits for patients and society. In fiscal year 2024, MD Anderson invested $1.3 billion in research efforts. MD Anderson also is home to world’s largest oncology clinical trials program, with more than 1,500 ongoing trials in FY24, and 27 drugs tested at MD Anderson received FDA approval in FY24.

Through partnership with our patients, our scientists and clinicians seamlessly collaborate to develop breakthroughs that transform the field. Discoveries from our labs are swiftly translated into new therapies in the clinic, and insights from the clinic inform our laboratory work in real time. At every step, a rapidly growing team of data scientists provide insights, processes and tools that better inform and accelerate studies. Our culture of collaboration provides early-career researchers accessible mentorship and hands-on training from some of the most brilliant minds in the world across the spectrum of cancer research and care.

Latest from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center


Dr Garcia-Manero on Luspatercept in Lower-Risk MDS

June 02, 2023

Guillermo Garcia-Manero, MD, discusses key efficacy and safety findings from the phase 3 COMMANDS trial (NCT03682536) of luspatercept-aamt (Reblozyl) vs epoetin alfa in patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndrome.

Andreeff Sheds Light on the Evaluation of the E-selectin Antagonist Uproleselan in AML

May 29, 2023

Dr Andreeff discusses the evaluation of uproleselan for the treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia, the rationale for targeting E-selectin in patients with this disease, how uproleselan could amplify the effects of chemotherapy in the treatment of these patients. 

Durvalumab Plus Chemotherapy With or Without Olaparib Improves PFS in Advanced Endometrial Cancer

May 26, 2023

The combination of durvalumab and platinum-based chemotherapy, followed by maintenance therapy with either durvalumab plus olaparib or durvalumab alone, elicited a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in progression-free survival in patients with newly diagnosed, advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

Dr Skoulidis on the Methods of Analyzing KRAS G12C Inhibitor Efficacy in NSCLC

May 23, 2023

Ferdinandos Skoulidis, MD, PhD, MRCP, discusses the methods utilized in a retrospective study that investigated molecular determinants of KRAS G12C inhibitor efficacy in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer.

Dr Srour on the Mechanism of Action of ALLO-316 in Metastatic Clear Cell RCC

May 22, 2023

Samer A. Srour, MB ChB, MS, discusses the mechanism of action of ALLO-316, which is being investigated for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma, and details safety findings from the phase 1 TRAVERSE study evaluating ALLO-316 in this patient population.

AEGEAN Trial Demonstrates Benefit and Viability of Novel Perioperative Treatment Approach in NSCLC

May 19, 2023

John V. Heymach, MD, PhD, expands on the efficacy of perioperative durvalumab in the AEGAN trial, the significance of this unique approach for the non–small cell lung cancer treatment paradigm, and future research examining opportunities to build on or intensify the benefit achieved with this regimen.

Adjuvant Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab Delays Recurrence in Early-Stage HCC

May 10, 2023

Ahmed O. Kaseb, MD, discusses how the previous approval of atezolizumab and bevacizumab in hepatocellular carcinoma provided the impetus for the IMBrave050 study, how data from this study could support the regimen’s approval in the adjuvant setting, and how this approval could substantially improve the treatment landscape for early-stage disease.

Uproleselan Combinations Contribute to Robust Investigational Profile in AML

April 27, 2023

Michael Andreeff, MD, PhD, discusses the potential benefits of E-selectin inhibition in the AML tumor microenvironment, data that have contributed to the further development of uproleselan in this population, and additional AML targets under investigation that may broaden the treatment landscape.

VT3989 Shows Activity, Tolerability in Mesothelioma and Other NF2-Mutated Solid Tumors

April 26, 2023

VT3989, a first-in-class YAP/TEAD inhibitor, showcased durable antitumor activity and tolerability in patients with malignant mesothelioma and other solid tumors harboring NF2 mutations, according to data from a phase 1 trial presented at the 2023 AACR Annual Meeting.