Mission and Goals

Our mission and goals are the driving forces that unite and stimulate our diverse group of investigators, whose talents, strengths and resources lead to better research, better education and better patient care.

Mission

IU Simon Cancer Center advances the understanding, prevention and treatment of cancer throughout Indiana and the world with patient-centered care, acceleration of promising science and collaborative educational programs.

Goals

We strive to:

  • foster excellence in interdisciplinary translational research through established and developing research programs,
  • provide the highest quality patient care through interdisciplinary clinical programs,
  • develop nationally recognized interdisciplinary graduate and post-graduate education and training programs, and
  • continue the implementation of a statewide cancer control program.