UNT Health Science Center and The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders Collaborate on New Institute for Cancer and Blood...(research and take it to the bedside todi...),Health

"The Institute's mission is simple, really. We want to cure cancer by combining the huge knowledge base and expertise of the Health Science Center with the highly experienced cancer specialists, technology and comprehensive services provided by The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders," Dr. Bill Jordan said. "With the expertise of Fort Worth's two medical leaders and our combined research focus on cancer prevention and cure, we can make that happen."

Institute Leaders

-- William Jordan, DO, Executive Director

-- Greg Friess, DO, Director for Cancer & Blood Disorders

-- Jamboor Vishwanatha, PhD, Director for Cancer & Blood Disorders and Basic Science Research

-- Ray Page, DO, PhD, Director of Clinical Research

-- Sanjay Awasthi, MD, Director of Cancer Prevention and Outreach

University of North Texas Health Science Center

The University of North Texas Health Science Center comprises the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Public Health, and the School of Health Professions. Key research areas include aging and Alzheimer's disease, cancer and physical medicine. This year, the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine was named a top 50 medical school in primary care by U.S. News and World Report for the sixth consecutive year. "Fort Worth's Medical School and More" contributes more than $500 million to Tarrant County and Texas economies annually. For more information, go to http://hsc.unt.edu

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders offers all-encompassing cancer care at its headquarter location in Fort Worth, Texas, and through six satellite clinics in Weatherford, Burleson, Cleburne, Stephenville, Denton and Mineral Wells. This community-based cancer organization is owned a
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