ccRCC

specific

A malignant epithelial neoplasm of the kidney characterized by the presence of lipid-containing clear cells within a vascular network. The tumor may metastasize to unusual sites and late metastasis is common.

Centers

Active Trials

$16M

Cancer Funding

Top Centers for ccRCC(24)

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

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	1	$2M	72.9
2	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$312K	68.5
3	Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$94K	65.6
4	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$5M	54.8
5	Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
6	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
7	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
8	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
9	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
10	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
11	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
12	Cedars-Sinai CancerLos Angeles, CA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
13	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
14	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
15	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
16	Karmanos Cancer InstituteDetroit, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.0
17	UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$3M	53.3
18	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$2M	51.9
19	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$2M	49.0
20	Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$1M	47.5
21	Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer CenterWashington, DC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$178K	44.6
22	Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.5
23	University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, MI NCI Comprehensive		—	—	31.5
24	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical		—	—	31.5

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