Abramson Cancer Center

**Semantic type:** Health Care Related Organization

**Definition:** The Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania seeks the eradication of cancer through relentless progress in basic research, innovative translation of new knowledge through clinical trials, and state-of-the-art compassionate cancer care. The goal of the Abramson Cancer Center is to facilitate collaborations that would otherwise not be possible in a traditional cancer center organized by departments. It was designated as a comprehensive cancer center by NCI in 1974.

**Synonyms:** - Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania