Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center

**Semantic type:** Health Care Related Organization

**Definition:** The Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center is dedicated to advancing new approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through research. It became an NCI-designated cancer center in 2001 and achieved Comprehensive Cancer Center status in 2004. Parent institutions include Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine. Partner institutions include St. Louis Children's Hospital and BJC Healthcare.

**Synonyms:** - Siteman - Siteman Cancer Center