U-M Health System Urologic Oncology Research Initiative
Broad Goal
Urologic Oncology is an program of emphasis within the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center. Our goal is to have one of the foremost programs for urologic cancer in the country and we are very close to that. We have made a major investment bringing together a highly-regarded group of researchers and clinicians with a primary interest in collaborative urologic cancer research and care. We have one of the largest multidisciplinary groups of researchers and clinicians in genitourinary oncology in the country, and we have a combination of urologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, medical oncologists and basic researchers who meet on a regular basis to share information. Having this multidisciplinary group of people is a critical component. Bringing that many individuals together to start five labs and funding this sort of development plan exemplifies a tremendous commitment to preventing and conquering this complex disease.
Achievements
- University of Michigan was the only hospital in Michigan to make the honor roll of “America’s Best Hospitals” in the annual U.S.News & World Report rankings.
- University of Michigan Medical School ranked 10th in the U.S. in 2006
- University of Michigan Health System ranked 12th in 2006 U.S. News & World Report
- University of Michigan Urology ranked 15th in the nation in 2006 U.S. News & World Report
- Since 1997 Urologic Cancer Care has been housed in the new, state-of-the-art Cancer Center which brings together in one setting all the experts needed to develop complete diagnosis and treatment plans
- Star investigators focus their combined intelligence and expertise on discoveries which are quickly translated into new ideas for prevention and treatment of urologic cancer
- As a premier program, UMHS draws many of the most difficult cases from throughout the country as well as outside the USA
