University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

**Semantic type:** Health Care Related Organization

**Definition:** The mission areas of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center include patient care, research, education, and prevention, with an emphasis on cancer control and prevention trials. It strives to rapidly translate scientific knowledge into better cancer therapies and prevention strategies. It was named an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in 1971.

**Synonyms:** - MD Anderson Cancer Center - MDACC - University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center