Karmanos Cancer Institute

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Geography
Location

4100 John R

Detroit, Michigan, United States
Organization
Care system Non-profit
Hospital type Cancer
Affiliated university Wayne State University School of Medicine
Services
Beds 123
History
Founded 1943
Links
Website http://www.karmanos.org
Lists Hospitals in Michigan

The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute is one of 45 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer treatment and research centers in the United States, located in Detroit, Michigan.[1] Affiliated to Wayne State University School of Medicine, the institute has 1,200 staff members, including 300 doctors, and 100 researchers. The Staff treat approximately 12,000 patients each year and operates with a budget of $260 million. It conducts 700 cancer-specific scientific investigations programs and clinical trials each year.[2] The institute has a Phase 1 program, one of 14 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded Phase 1 programs in the United States.[3] Gerold Bepler is president and chief executive officer.[4]

History

Karmanos began as the Detroit Institute for Cancer Research in 1943 and was later named the Michigan Cancer Foundation, encompassing the Meyer L. Prentis Comprehensive Cancer Center of Metropolitan Detroit and the cancer programs of the Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University. In 1995, the cancer center was named after Barbara Ann Karmanos, the late wife of Peter Karmanos Jr., former chairman and chief executive officer of Compuware Corporation. Barbara Ann Karmanos succumbed to breast cancer at the age of 46.

On October 30, 2013, Karmanos Cancer Institute and McLaren Health Care signed an agreement that created the largest cancer research and provider network in Michigan. The agreement was finalized in January 2014.[5]

Recognition

Karmanos received the Women's Choice Award as one of America's Best Hospitals for Cancer Care in 2015. The award signifies Karmanos' commitment and passion towards providing an extraordinary healthcare experience for women and all patients[6]

Leadership

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cancer.gov centers/caner-centers-names.html Retrieved on 2009-07-01
  2. ↑ http://www.karmanos.org [www.karmanos.org/app.asp?id=577&ssec=1] Retrieved on 2009-07-01
  3. ↑ http://www.home.med.wayne.edu Retrieved on 2009-07-22
  4. 1 2 www.karmanos.org Retrieved on 2010-02-09
  5. ↑ http://www.karmanos.org Retrieved on 2014-09-22
  6. ↑ http://www.karmanos.org Retrieved 2015-12-18
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