Mission

The mission of The Wistar Institute is to advance biomedical research and training to improve human health, with special expertise in cancer, immunology, infectious disease, and vaccine development.

About the Organization

The Wistar Institute is an independent nonprofit biomedical research organization in Philadelphia and an NCI-designated cancer center. The institute supports early-stage scientific discoveries, cancer research, immunology research, vaccine development, and collaborative work that helps move medical science toward better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Cause Areas

Cancer Research Biomedical Research Immunology Vaccine Development Scientific Discovery

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