The Jefferson Cancer Network is a collaboration between Thomas Jefferson University s Kimmel Cancer Center, an NCI-designated center, and community hospitals focused on patient care, education and research. Underwood-Memorial Hospital Wills Eye Hospital JOG provides the infrastructure to conduct collaborative clinical cancer research. Rapid patient accrual is facilitated by JOG s single-signature contracting and single Institutional Review Board submission. In addition to treatment research, JOG is a national and regional leader in Cancer Prevention and Control research.
Research projects involve basic, medical and behavioral sciences.
JOG s Cancer Prevention and Control program will position the Jefferson Cancer Network to manage cancer risk with effective programs in education and early detection. Clinical Research Experience Thomas Jefferson University s Kimmel Cancer Center and its network of collaborating institutions conduct a broad range of clinical trials. All phases of clinical trials are conducted. Jefferson faculty provides leadership to the national cooperative research groups. The CTSO assists with clinical trial design, including biostatistical support, and in developing patient recruitment strategies.