Only 57 cancer centers hold NCI Comprehensive designation. We’re one of them.
Any cancer center can say they offer comprehensive care. But Comprehensive designation from the National Cancer Institute means that we’ve proven that we can provide you with the most advanced, scientifically-based cancer care in the world. And we deliver it in a caring, supportive environment.
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Eric Bartee, PhD, is studying how to use viruses to fight cancer. The associate professor at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has a $2 million grant to study how cells detect and rid themselves of viruses.
In the Hoops 4 Hope basketball game, state legislators help New Mexico cancer patients at UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center There’s always room for debate: Sandias or Organ Mountains? Red or Green? But once each year in New Mexico, “Republican or...
Like a football team disrupting the opponent’s play, Michelle Ozbun, PhD, and Jason McConville, PhD, at The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center are designing a gel to prevent cancers caused by human papillomaviruses (HPVs). No other antiviral treatments for HPV diseases are available.
Authors: Mahmoud Abdelsamia, Daniel Joseph Chavarin, Jonathan Coy, V. Shane Pankratz, Bernard Tawfik, Neda Hashemi-Sadraei, and Jude Khatib
Watch our videos and hear from a nurse about what to expect during chemotherapy: your first visit, side effects, nutrition and other concerns.
Learn What to Expect During ChemoOur scientists are recognized throughout the nation for breakthrough research in genomics, leukemia, nanotechnology, radioisotopes and drug discovery. And we offer the latest treatments now through a depth and breadth of clinical trials unmatched in our region.
Board-certified oncology physicians from top institutions represent every cancer specialty
Research scientists from schools such as Harvard, MIT and Memorial Sloan-Kettering in new discoveries
Some cancers run in families — but some don’t. Our licensed cancer genetic counselors, the only ones in the state, can help you learn about your cancer risk.
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UNM Indigenous Peoples’ Land and Territory Acknowledgement
Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico — Pueblo, Navajo and Apache — since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples.
We gratefully recognize our history. Learn more.
Developed by the Special Assistant for American Indian Affairs to the UNM President in consultation with the Native American Faculty Council. Approved and adopted by President Garnett S. Stokes February 2020.
