Anaplastic Astrocytoma

general

A diffusely infiltrating, WHO grade 3 astrocytoma with focal or dispersed anaplasia, and a marked proliferative potential. It may arise from a low-grade astrocytoma, but it can also be diagnosed at first biopsy, without indication of a less malignant precursor lesion. It has an intrinsic tendency for malignant progression to glioblastoma. (WHO)

Centers

183

Active Trials

$2M

Cancer Funding

Specific Cancer Types(1)

Name	Centers	Active Trials
Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Not Otherwise Specified	45	45

Top Centers for Anaplastic Astrocytoma(65)

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

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	7	$889K	87.0
2	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	6	$384K	85.5
3	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	7	$31K	85.4
4	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	8	—	70.8
5	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	8	—	70.8
6	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	8	—	70.8
7	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	8	—	70.8
8	Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	$317K	69.3
9	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	5	—	66.7
10	Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	4	—	66.7
11	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterBuffalo, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	4	—	64.2
12	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	4	—	64.2
13	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	4	—	64.2
14	Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	4	—	64.2
15	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	4	—	64.2
16	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
17	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
18	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
19	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
20	Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
21	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
22	Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
23	Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
24	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
25	Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone HealthNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.1
26	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
27	University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer CenterMadison, WI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
28	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
29	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
30	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
31	Cedars-Sinai CancerLos Angeles, CA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
32	VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer CenterRichmond, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
33	Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
34	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at JeffersonPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
35	University of Hawai‘i Cancer CenterHonolulu, HI NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
36	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
37	Livestrong Cancer InstitutesAustin, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
38	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
39	University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Juan, PR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
40	Upstate Cancer CenterSyracuse, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
41	Loma Linda University Cancer CenterLoma Linda, CA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
42	BC CancerVancouver, BC Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.1
43	Tampa General Hospital Cancer InstituteTampa, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
44	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	52.1
45	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	38.3
46	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	38.3
47	Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	38.3
48	UF Health Cancer InstituteGainesville, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	38.3
49	UMass Memorial Health Cancer CenterWorcester, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	38.3
50	Dartmouth Cancer CenterLebanon, NH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	38.3
51	Rutgers Cancer InstituteNew Brunswick, NJ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	38.3
52	University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer CenterAlbuquerque, NM NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	38.3
53	Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	38.3
54	Penn State Cancer InstituteHershey, PA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	38.3
55	Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.0
56	UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.0
57	UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.0
58	Comprehensive Cancer Center St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalMemphis, TN NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.0
59	Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.0
60	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.0
61	Hollings Cancer CenterCharleston, SC NCI Clinical		—	—	31.0
62	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.0
63	Stony Brook Cancer CenterStony Brook, NY		—	—	31.0
64	University of Texas Medical Branch Cancer CenterGalveston, TX		—	—	31.0
65	Princess Margaret Cancer CentreToronto, ON		—	—	31.0

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