Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma

general

A type of carcinoma that comprises a minority of renal cell carcinomas. It is characterized by loss of chromosomes 1 and Y. Based on the cytoplasmic characteristics of the neoplastic cells, this type of carcinoma is classified as classic (typical), eosinophilic, or oncocytic. It has a much better prognosis than other renal cell carcinomas.

Centers

Active Trials

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Cancer Funding

Specific Cancer Types(1)

Name	Centers	Active Trials
Metastatic Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma	37	37

Top Centers for Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma(45)

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	3	—	80.7
2	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	75.6
3	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	74.7
4	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	—	70.7
5	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	69.8
6	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	68.5
7	Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	68.1
8	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	64.9
9	Holden Comprehensive Cancer CenterIowa City, IA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	64.5
10	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	63.2
11	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	60.9
12	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	55.4
13	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	54.9
14	UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	54.5
15	UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer CenterSacramento, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	54.1
16	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.3
17	Louisiana Cancer Research CenterNew Orleans, LA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	51.8
18	Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	51.4
19	Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer CenterWashington, DC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	50.9
20	UC San Diego Moores Cancer CenterLa Jolla, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	50.5
21	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	50.1
22	USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	49.6
23	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterBuffalo, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	49.2
24	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	48.3
25	Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterCleveland, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	47.4
26	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	46.9
27	Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	45.6
28	UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	45.2
29	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	44.7
30	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	44.3
31	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	43.8
32	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	43.4
33	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	42.1
34	Penn State Cancer InstituteHershey, PA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	41.6
35	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	40.7
36	Upstate Cancer CenterSyracuse, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	40.3
37	Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone HealthNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	39.8
38	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	39.4
39	UMass Memorial Health Cancer CenterWorcester, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	37.2
40	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	37.2
41	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	37.2
42	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	37.2
43	University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer CenterSan Juan, PR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	37.2
44	Northwell Health Cancer InstituteNew York, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	37.2
45	University of Texas Medical Branch Cancer CenterGalveston, TX Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	37.2

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