- Research Areas
- Basic Science
MD Anderson's basic science research uncovers the foundational knowledge needed to make advancements in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
MD Anderson's basic science research uncovers the foundational knowledge needed to make advancements in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
Illuminating the unknown
The purpose of basic science is to increase our understanding of how fundamental biological processes work. The information uncovered provides the foundation for the translational and clinical research that follows.
MD Anderson's basic science research spans many disciplines, including:
- Cellular and molecular biology
- Immunology
- Genetics and genomics
- Biochemistry
- Systems biology
- Physiology
Featured Basic Science Research Labs
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Lozano Laboratory
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Colla Laboratory
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Kalluri Laboratory
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Dent Laboratory
Institute for Basic Science
The Institute for Basic Science accelerates scientific discoveries by recruiting outstanding laboratory scientists and creating a collaborative research environment. The institute is a catalyst for faculty to exchange ideas and understand fundamental aspects of cancer biology.
Basic Science Research Resources
Our basic science researchers have access to state-of-the-art equipment, NCI-designated programs of research excellence and research centers and programs that promote collaboration.
James P. Allison Institute
The James P. Allison Institute is dedicated to advancing exceptional discovery, translational and clinical research to integrate immunobiology across disciplines and unlock the full potential of science and medicine for human health. The institute builds upon the legacy of its namesake, James P. Allison, Ph.D., who was awarded the 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his fundamental discoveries in T cell biology and his invention of ipilimumab, the first immune checkpoint inhibitor to treat cancer.
James P. Allison Institute