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Massey 101. Defining the Massey Difference. Defining Massey. Our mission:. Save and improve lives. Pursue innovative research and compassionate care. Eradicate death and suffering caused by cancer. Serve as Virginia’s cancer resource. The Massey Difference.
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Massey 101 Defining the Massey Difference
Our mission: • Save and improve lives • Pursue innovative research and compassionate care • Eradicate death and suffering caused by cancer • Serve as Virginia’s cancer resource
The Massey Difference NCI = Federal government’s principal agency for cancer research and training Designation awarded in recognition of research excellence
The Massey Difference Research-based care and education Research-based care and education Part of VCU and VCU Health System means everything we do is based in academic pursuit Physicians, researchers and clinicians working together Training the next generation of clinicians and scientists
The Massey Difference Virginia’s cancer resource
Clinical Trials • Essential part of progress in this fight against cancer • More than 120 therapeutic trials right now
Clinical Trials • Essential part of progress in this fight against cancer • More than 120 therapeutic trials right now
The Massey Difference Translational research
The Massey Difference Roberta’s story
Dr. Steven Grant Phase 1 clinical trial team
Dr. John McCarty Director, Massey’s Bone Marrow Transplant Program
We need you. • ADVOCACY (all forms!) • RESEARCH PARTICIPATION • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT • VOLUNTEERISM • PHILANTHROPY PROGRESS
In summary….. The Massey Difference = Defeating cancer is a team effort—we need your help! • NCI Designation • Translational research
Join Team Massey! • Visit www.massey.vcu.edu • Connect with us!