CNS Metastases

specific

A malignant neoplasm that has spread to the central nervous system from another anatomic site or system. The majority are carcinomas (usually lung or breast carcinomas).

Centers

Active Trials

$11M

Cancer Funding

Top Centers for CNS Metastases(21)

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 Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
2	Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
3	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
4	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
5	Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
6	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
7	USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
8	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
9	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
10	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
11	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
12	Stephenson Cancer CenterOklahoma City, OK NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
13	Rutgers Cancer InstituteNew Brunswick, NJ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
14	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
15	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
16	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	53.6
17	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$7M	51.9
18	UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer CenterLos Angeles, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$2M	50.2
19	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$882K	48.6
20	University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn Arbor, MI NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$687K	46.9
21	Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$99K	45.2

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