Groundbreaking research. World-class cancer care.
Groundbreaking research. World-class cancer care.
About Us
University of Rochester Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute provides world-class cancer treatment and care.
Wilmot Cancer Institute: NCI-Designated Cancer Center
Hear from Wilmot Cancer Institute Director, Dr. Jonathan Friedberg, about what this means for cancer care in our region.
Meghan's Story
Research Transforming Lymphoma Care
Tim & Beth's Story
Liver Transplant for Colorectal Metastasis
Cancer Care, Close to Home
Wilmot Cancer Institute has more than a dozen locations in the Rochester and Finger Lakes region that are offering quality, compassionate cancer care near where our patients live.
Learn More About Our Locations
Research Spotlight
Two of our prized basic scientists Vera Gorbunova, PhD, and Andrei Seluanov, PhD, are asking "Why do we age?" and investigating DNA repair and other biological superpowers that explain why some long-lived mammals do not get cancer.
Wilmot News
Wilmot News
Sep 22, 2026
Wilmot’s Novel Discoveries in Pancreatic Cancer Led to Prized $3M Grant to Expand Research
Wilmot’s Novel Discoveries in Pancreatic Cancer Led to Prized $3M Grant to Expand Research
Sep 16, 2026
Naoko Takebe, MD, PhD, Joins Wilmot to Build Early-Phase Clinical Trials and Developmental Therapeutics
Naoko Takebe, MD, PhD, Joins Wilmot to Build Early-Phase Clinical Trials and Developmental Therapeutics
Sep 15, 2026
Golisano Children’s Earns National Recognition for Pediatric Cancer
Golisano Children’s Earns National Recognition for Pediatric Cancer
Wilmot Events
Wilmot Events
October 05
12:00 AM
Cancer Support Community at Gilda's Club Rochester
It is common to feel many emotions once cancer treatment ends. The post-treatment phase of survivorship requires many things – physical activity, nutrition, a healthy emotional life, and management of...
October 09
8:15 AM
Memorial Art Gallery
The Wilmot Cancer Institute's Annual Survivorship Symposium is a welcoming event for patients, family members, caregivers, loved ones, healthcare professionals, researchers, and community partners—any...
October 14
7:30 PM
Kilbourn Hall
In celebration of his 90th birthday, George Abraham is hosting a duo piano recital on Wednesday, Oct. 14, starting at 7:30 p.m. in Eastman's Kilbourn Hall. Admission to the recital is free but a $20 o...
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