Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center

The Leroy T. Canoles Jr. Cancer Research Center is dedicated to translational research that leads to improved patient care. Named in honor of Norfolk lawyer, community leader and philanthropist Leroy T. "Buddy" Canoles, Jr., the cancer research center gives clinicians and scientists an opportunity to collaborate.

From the cancer research center at Harry T. Lester Hall, scientists are expanding research into new diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Studies will vastly improve physicians' ability to find the best course of treatment for each patient. By improving diagnosis and treatment, the survival rate increases, as does the hope that we can beat cancer once and for all.