Large B-cell Lymphoma

specific

A large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma arising in the mediastinum. Morphologically it is characterized by a massive diffuse lymphocytic proliferation associated with compartmentalizing fibrosis. Response to intensive chemotherapy, with or without radiotherapy, is usually good. (WHO, 2001)

Centers

Active Trials

$81M

Cancer Funding

Top Centers for Large B-cell Lymphoma(52)

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

#	Center	Research Tier	Active Trials	Cancer Funding	Score
1	Moffitt Cancer CenterTampa, FL NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	4	$2M	80.4
2	Cedars-Sinai CancerLos Angeles, CA High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	$3M	78.3
3	Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	$5M	76.3
4	Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	$2M	75.6
5	Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	2	$3M	71.6
6	Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer CenterOmaha, NE NCI Clinical High-Volume Research Center	High-Volume Research Center	3	$548K	70.9
7	Duke Cancer InstituteDurham, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	$1M	66.2
8	University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	5	—	64.9
9	Cleveland Clinic Cancer CenterCleveland, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	5	—	64.9
10	Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer CenterMiami, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$4M	60.9
11	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer CenterRochester, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$4M	60.2
12	University of Virginia Cancer CenterCharlottesville, VA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	60.1
13	The University of Kansas Cancer CenterKansas City, KS NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	60.1
14	University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	60.1
15	University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program	Active Research Program	3	—	60.1
16	Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$4M	59.5
17	Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$4M	58.8
18	The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research InstituteColumbus, OH NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$2M	55.5
19	The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.7
20	Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer CenterBuffalo, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.7
21	Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer CenterMilwaukee, WI Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.7
22	Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer CenterWinston-Salem, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.7
23	Rutgers Cancer InstituteNew Brunswick, NJ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.7
24	Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.7
25	Georgia Cancer Center, Augusta UniversityAugusta, GA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	2	—	52.7
26	City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer CenterDuarte, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$1M	52.1
27	Siteman Cancer CenterSt. Louis, MO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	$812K	50.8
28	Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, NY Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$23M	50.4
29	Yale Cancer Center Yale School of MedicineNew Haven, CT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$5M	49.7
30	UF Health Cancer InstituteGainesville, FL NCI Clinical Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$5M	48.4
31	Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone HealthNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$4M	47.7
32	Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor College of MedicineHouston, TX NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$3M	43.0
33	Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at JeffersonPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$2M	40.3
34	Ellen and Ronald Caplan Cancer Center of The Wistar InstitutePhiladelphia, PA NCI Basic_laboratory Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$2M	39.6
35	The University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer CenterChicago, IL NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
36	Winship Cancer InstituteAtlanta, GA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
37	Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
38	Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
39	The University of Arizona Cancer CenterTucson, AZ NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
40	University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer CenterAlbuquerque, NM NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
41	UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer InstituteLittle Rock, AR Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
42	Fox Chase Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
43	Cancer Center at IllinoisUrbana, IL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
44	Penn State Cancer InstituteHershey, PA Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
45	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, FloridaJacksonville, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
46	Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, ArizonaScottsdale, AZ Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
47	Tampa General Hospital Cancer InstituteTampa, FL Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
48	Princess Margaret Cancer CentreToronto, ON Active Research Program	Active Research Program	1	—	39.3
49	UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer CenterChapel Hill, NC NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$1M	37.6
50	Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterNashville, TN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program	Active Research Program	—	$96K	35.6
51	UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA NCI Comprehensive		—	—	25.5
52	Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer CenterHouston, TX		—	—	25.5

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