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Cancer Center and Research Institute

The Cancer Center and Research Institute unites physicians, nurses and researchers from the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of Mississippi in the quest to stop cancer through:

  • Interdisciplinary world class cancer prevention, detection and treatment.
  • Research to better prevent, detect and treat cancer.
  • Education for Mississippi residents and the medical caregivers who one day will provide their cancer care.

Adult and pediatric physicians see more than 2,000 new patients annually and follow more than 5,800 survivors. Cancer teams see many people with rare or complex care needs.

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Mississippians deserve world-class cancer care at home.

UMMC is leading a bold effort to save more lives by building a new, 250,000 square-foot cancer center, a state-of-the-art facility that unites care, research and clinical trials in one place.

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It's About Time: UMMC Campaign for the Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Mississippians deserve world-class cancer care at home.

UMMC is leading a bold effort to save more lives by building a new, 250,000 square-foot cancer center, a state-of-the-art facility that unites care, research and clinical trials in one place.

Learn more and donate to the campaign.

It's About Time: UMMC Campaign for the Cancer Center and Research Institute.

Featured News

Dr. Jawed Siddiqui examines prostate cancer cells.

UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute gains nearly $2.6M from NCI for metastasis research

Monday, August 10, 2026

Led by Dr. Jawed Siddiqui, this research reflects CCRI’s growing strength in translational science and the pursuit of discoveries that can change outcomes for patients across Mississippi and beyond. Read More

Ashley Castle shares a laugh with her transplant team, from left, Dr. Chris Anderson, Dr. Praise Matemavi and Dr. Mark Earl.

A first for Mississippi, a second chance for UMMC patient with rare type of cancer

Monday, August 3, 2026

Ashley Castle’s successful liver transplant — believed to be the first in Mississippi for hilar cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer — reflects the strength of UMMC’s expertise. Read More

Latest News

Nurse practitioner Barbara Herring talks with patient Fershurn Stanford of Canton at the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute's high-risk breast cancer clinic.

High risk for breast cancer calls for increased screening at CCRI clinic

Published on Monday, July 27, 2026

 Jim Kennedy, chairman emeritus of Cox Enterprises, has made a $5 million personal gift to It's About Time: The Campaign for the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute.

From hunter to advocate: Jim Kennedy gives $5M to strengthen cancer care at UMMC

Published on Monday, July 6, 2026

 Alice Chaney Herndon is fighting cancer while serving as director of adult nursing services, a job she loves.

Front and Center: Alice Chaney Herndon

Published on Monday, June 29, 2026

 Jean Adams is pictured with Fred Adams on a trip to Prague.

CCRI receives $10M gift from philanthropist Jean Morris Adams in honor of late son and best friend

Published on Monday, June 22, 2026

 Research is an essential part of studies for Cancer Biology and Therapeutics students Rhea Kishore and Landon Wiggins.

New cancer biology and therapeutics PhD program approved at UMMC

Published on Monday, June 15, 2026

 Rare desmoid tumors haven't stopped CCRI patient Chantal Taylor from achieving her goals.

Tumors don't stop CCRI patient from earning degree, launching ventures

Published on Monday, June 1, 2026

 Celebrating Trustmark's $2 million gift to the CCRI campaign are, from left, Dr. LouAnn Woodward, vice chancellor for health affairs; Dr. Rod Rocconi, Ergon Chair for Cancer Research and director of the UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute; Art Stevens, president of retail banking at Trustmark; and Melanie Morgan, executive vice president and director of corporate communications and marketing at Trustmark.

Trustmark gives $2M gift to campaign for UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute

Published on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Treatment

Interdisciplinary teams meet regularly to review each new patient’s case and recommend the best treatment for each individual. Doctors here see many unusual and complex cases.

Health Care
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Education

The Cancer Center and Research Institute offers the state’s only residency and fellowship programs for professionals seeking a career in cancer care.

Students and Trainees
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Research

Researchers and physicians at UMMC and at the University of Mississippi are working together to seek new and better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.

Research Overview