Acute Disease

specific

A disease that is characterized by a sudden onset and short duration.

Centers

Active Trials

$419K

Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Acute Disease(12)

Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	—	$419K	70.2
2	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	52.7
3	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive		—	—	52.7
4	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive		—	—	52.7
5	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive		—	—	52.7
6	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive		—	—	52.7
7	Hollings Cancer CenterCharleston, SC NCI Clinical		—	—	52.7
8	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive		—	—	52.7
9	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive		—	—	52.7
10	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL		—	—	52.7
11	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA		—	—	52.7
12	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL		—	—	52.7

Research tier badges reflect trial volume, NIH grant funding, and publication impact — not clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction. Learn about our methodology →