Aggressive NK-cell Leukemia

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A rare, highly aggressive, Epstein-Barr virus-associated leukemia, also known as aggressive NK-cell leukemia/lymphoma; it may represent the leukemic counterpart of nasal type extranodal NK/T-cell lymphomas. It affects primarily teenagers and young adults. It is characterized by the systemic proliferation of NK cells in the peripheral blood, bone marrow, liver, and spleen.

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Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Aggressive NK-cell Leukemia(20)

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

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
2	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
3	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
4	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
5	Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
6	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
7	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
8	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
9	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
10	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
11	Tampa General Hospital Cancer InstituteTampa, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	62.6
12	Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	40.1
13	Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	40.1
14	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive		—	—	40.1
15	Comprehensive Cancer Center St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMemphis, TN NCI Comprehensive		—	—	40.1
16	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive		—	—	40.1
17	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	40.1
18	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI		—	—	40.1
19	Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer CenterWashington, DC NCI Comprehensive		—	—	40.1
20	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH		—	—	40.1

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