The Tisch Cancer Institute – Mount Sinai

Advancing Clinical Breakthroughs to Prevent and Eradicate Cancer

The mission of the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center is to accelerate the prevention and treatment of cancer, improving the lives of cancer patients and their families in our communities. As a National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we leverage a multidisciplinary approach to research and treatment—with the goal of advancing clinical breakthroughs that transform patient care.

Established in 2008 as The Tisch Cancer Institute, the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center encompasses a distinguished faculty of more than 150 prominent scientists and physicians. Together, we have developed research programs that build upon Mount Sinai Health System’s legacy of biomedical discovery, outstanding patient care, and innovative medical and scientific training. We collaborate across disciplines to advance novel treatments, such as immunotherapy, that offer hope for those living with cancer.

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Ramon Parsons, MD, PhD

DIRECTOR, MOUNT SINAI TISCH CANCER CENTER
PROFESSOR & CHAIR | Oncological Sciences
PROFESSOR | Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology

Ramon E. Parsons, MD, PhD, is Director of the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center and Dean for...

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AT A GLANCE

Research at the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center

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Publications

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176 Researchers

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Recent Publications

Asbestos burden in lung tissue from the general population a systematic review. Environmental Sciences Europe

A systematic review of gene-mediated therapy in BCG-unresponsive NMIBC emerging evidence and future perspectives. World Journal of Urology

Author Correction A streamlined base editor engineering strategy to reduce bystander editing (Nature Communications, (2025), 16, 1, (8115), 10.1038/s41467-025-63609-6). Nature Communications

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Our Research Programs

Cancer Clinical Investigation

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Cancer Immunology

Cancer Mechanisms

Cancer Prevention and Control

Comprehensive Cancer Care

We translate our world-class research into the most innovative and promising patient care. Our highly trained physicians and other practitioners have expertise in all cancer types and provide advanced treatment and follow-up care, from diagnosis through survivorship.

We boast Centers of Excellence that feature novel research, clinical trials, and coordinated clinical care teams for a seamless patient experience. Additionally, we provide our neighboring communities with cancer prevention, screening, education, and treatment, including access to clinical trials.

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