Brilliant
In 2024, Wilmot was home to more than 60 FDA oncology drug approvals, including 11 first in class therapeutics.
Wilmot Cancer Institute
“Wilmot’s National Cancer Institute designation is a powerful validation of the science, talent, and commitment we’ve built over decades—but we’re just getting started. Wilmot is on the cusp of significantly advancing research, and we must move boldly, think bigger, act faster, and never lose sight of the patients who are counting on us.“
—Jonathan W. Friedberg, MD, MMSc Director, Wilmot Cancer Institute
In 2025, Wilmot was named a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center, placing us among the top 4% of cancer centers nationwide and enhancing our ability to collaborate with other NCI centers. Wilmot was additional recognized among NCI centers for excellence in discovery and early-phase trials, testing the most promising therapies in the nation.
Join us—for cures, ever better.
Boundless
As an academic medical center, Wilmot fosters collaboration across diverse labs and disciplines.
Thriving
The first cancer survivorship clinic in the region helps our patients thrive after treatment.
Areas to support
For brilliant minds
With 13 locations across western and central New York, Wilmot Cancer Institute employs more than 100 researchers, 198 physicians, and 514 nurses. Recruiting top leaders in oncology will strengthen our deep bench to further discovery
and excellence in cancer care.
Help fund the next cancer breakthrough
For next-generation spaces
Expanding our lab spaces for furthering research activity is necessary to provide the proper rigor of research protocol, dedicated labs, and infusion rooms. Additional laboratory equipment that speeds analysis will foster rapid results that inform progress and next steps.
Help build urgently needed research facilities
For thriving communities
Knowing our community, and the cancer health needs and well-being
of all of our constituents, informs us on how to deliver the best possible
cancer care. Our Community Outreach and Education programs provide bridge of communication to learn of their concerns and provide information on prevention for many cancers.
Support outreach programs that improve health outcomes for all
Tomorrow’s cancer treatments, today
Every year, thousands of people in our region face cancer— some with rare or complex forms that don’t respond to standard treatments. Often, the best option is a clinical trial, where our patients can access tomorrow’s breakthrough therapies, today. Wilmot Cancer Institute is poised to dramatically expand our clinical trial program through an initiative called Developmental Therapeutics— rapidly moving laboratory discoveries into innovative, personalized new approaches and first-in-human treatments for our patients, years before they are available anywhere else.
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Save the date: 25th annual Discovery Ball
April 17, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Join us as we launch For Ever Better in a city near you! Help us reach our goal of engaging 250,000 alumni, grateful patients, and friends during the campaign. With events on campus, online, and around the world, there are many ways to show up for Rochester.