About Us

Message from the Director

Spring 2021

A Spring 2021 message from Anil K. Rustgi, MD, Director at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, as CUIMC continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles

Accelerating Towards Our Vision: 2020-2025 Strategic Plan

Our Strategic Plan was developed with input from working group and leadership sessions with members from across Columbia University, CUIMC, and NYP

About the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center

Discover more about the innovative research and whole person care of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The Irving Family

Discover more about the extraordinary philanthropy of Herbert and Florence Irving and their contributions to the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Learn About Our Leadership

Ways to Give

When you give to the HICCC, you are making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Your support accelerates the discoveries made in our labs into the innovative cancer care of tomorrow.

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News

Outstanding Physician-Scientists Win Young Investigator Awards

May 23, 2022

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Conquer Cancer Foundation have recognized seven leading oncology trainees from Columbia Cancer with Young Investigator Awards and Merit Awards.

Topic

Awards and Grants
TrevisMichelle’s Story: “My Journey is My Own, But My Testimony is for All”

May 20, 2022

TrevisMichelle always had a story to tell, but after being diagnosed with cervical cancer last fall the time felt more important than ever to share it.

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50th Anniversary
Let’s Talk About Sex…and Cancer: Q+A with Dr. Christine Chin

May 19, 2022

Dr. Chin talks about the importance of women’s sexual health and cancer, a relatively uncharted area of research and discussion.

Topic

Gynecologic Cancers