AL Amyloidosis

general

The most common type of amyloidosis. It is characterized by the monoclonal deposition of immunoglobulin light chain fragments in organs and tissues. It is associated with plasma cell or B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders.

Centers

Active Trials

$2.7B

Cancer Funding

Specific Cancer Types(2)

Name	Centers	Active Trials
Recurrent AL Amyloidosis	10	10
Refractory AL Amyloidosis	10	10

Top Centers for AL Amyloidosis(28)

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

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	1	$445K	73.8
2	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	70.2
3	Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	—	70.2
4	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	56.3
5	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	56.3
6	Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	56.3
7	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	56.3
8	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	56.3
9	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	56.3
10	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	56.3
11	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	56.3
12	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	56.3
13	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	56.3
14	Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$4M	55.1
15	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$396K	51.8
16	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	36.0
17	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive		—	—	36.0
18	Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC NCI Comprehensive		—	—	36.0
19	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive		—	—	36.0
20	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH		—	—	36.0
21	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL		—	—	36.0
22	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD NCI Comprehensive		2	$738M	—
23	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive		2	$569M	—
24	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive		2	$370M	—
25	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive		2	$347M	—
26	Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer CenterBronx, NY NCI Comprehensive		2	$246M	—
27	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive		2	$222M	—
28	VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive		2	$163M	—

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