About Us

Message from the Director

A 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

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News

First Lady Jill Biden and Queen Letizia of Spain Visit Columbia Cancer Ahead of World Cancer Research Day

September 21, 2022

First Lady Jill Biden and Queen Letizia of Spain underscore Columbia Cancer's work in addressing health inequities, improving diversity in clinical trials and advancing critical cancer research.

Topic

Disparities
At Columbia, Integrative Therapy for Children with Cancer Is Mainstream

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CUIMC Newsroom

October 3, 2022

Columbia’s Center for Comprehensive Wellness offers integrative treatments like acupuncture and massage to support cancer patients during their treatment with chemotherapy and radiation.
Jill Biden’s Columbia Visit Shines Light on ‘Hidden Heroes of Cancer Care’

September 26, 2022

During First Lady Jill Biden's Columbia Sept. 21 visit, she singles out patient, Mario Sambula and his special connection with clinical trials nurse navigator, Brianne Bodin.

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Clinical Trials