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National Cancer Institute

National Cancer Institute

Bethesda, Marylandcancer.gov

Overview

The National Cancer Institute is the United States government's principal agency for cancer research and training, funding and conducting research to advance scientific knowledge and help people live longer, healthier lives.

Year Founded

1937

Portfolio Companies

278

Website

cancer.gov

Investments

National Cancer Institute investments
CompanyDateStageLead
SimplusDxJul 2026GrantCo-investor
Illuminant SurgicalApr 2026SeedCo-investor
Illuminant SurgicalApr 2026SeedCo-investor
Illuminant SurgicalApr 2026SeedCo-investor
NovAb, Inc.Apr 2026DebtCo-investor

Key People

Gabriela Riscuta

Founder And Co-chair Cancer And Aging Interest Group

Harold Freeman

President And Founder

Dionne Baxter

Managing Director

Umm Hani Institute for Cancer Research

Managing Director

Susan Giuliani

Partner Liaison, Communications Liaison, Communications Liaison

Benedict Anchang

Adjunct Principal Investigator

David Takeda

Principal Investigator

Deborah Morrison

Principal Investigator And Lab Chief

Elizabeth Cahoon

Principal Investigator

Erikka Loftfield

Principal Investigator

eros lazzerini denchi

Principal Investigator

Frank Maldarelli

Principal Investigator

Jianxin Shi

Senior Principal Investigator (Tenured)

kai yu

Principal Investigator

Martin Fritts

Senior Principal Scientist

masaki terabe

Principal Investigator

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland
Year Founded1937

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