Brown Cancer Center
The Brown Cancer Center is a basic, translational and clinical research institution that is committed to the discovery and implementation of the most advanced cancer treatments for our patients.
The University of Louisville’s Brown Cancer Center (BCC) is a highly collaborative and collegial collection of clinical, translational and basic science researchers. Under the leadership of Dr. Jason Chesney, MD, PhD, the Cancer Center is pushing toward NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center designation and plans to submit a P30 application by the end of 2028.
Over the past several years, the BCC has sought out and recruited an outstanding, highly dedicated and diverse team of basic and translational researchers who work hand-in-hand with our community outreach/screening programs along with our highly skilled team of sub-specialty-trained medical and surgical oncologists. Supported by an exceptionally strong and motivated team of nursing and support staff, we strive to provide the best care, newest clinical trials and most effective treatment options for cancer patients from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Featured Research & Projects
The Role of HA Remodeling and Mesenchymal Transition in Glioblastoma/NCI-funded cancer research
Dr. Joseph Chen’s work on glioblastoma (GBM) cell interactions with tissue matrix is identifying crucial pathways involved in driving GBM metastases and leading to new therapeutic options for GBM patients.
A lung cancer vaccine based on exosomes of induced pluripotent stem cells/NCI-funded cancer research
Drs. Chi Li and Kavitha Yaddanapudi’s recent work has identified a highly unique and effective cancer vaccine that is based on the shared antigenic makeup of tumors and pluripotent stem cells.
Mechanisms underlying radiation-induced dysphagia in head and neck cancer/NCI-funded cancer research
Dr. Suzanne King’s work will identify the mechanisms involved in radiation-induced dysphagia that is common in head and neck cancer patients. Studies will highlight points of dysfunction to target for future treatments.
Brown Cancer Center Statistics
Faculty researchers from 11 different departments supported by the BCC
In total federal grant funding to Brown Cancer Center Members in 2024
BCC’s commitment to reducing KY's cancer death rate in the next 10 years