Medical College Wisconsin Opens $150M Center for Cancer Discovery in Milwaukee

The Medical College of Wisconsin has opened its $150 million Center for Cancer Discovery, a 160,000-square-foot, five-story facility designed to centralize and enhance cancer research efforts by bringing together more than 400 staff members and 80 to 90 labs previously scattered across multiple buildings. The center includes state-of-the-art labs, biotech incubators, and shared resource spaces, with a unique BioHub incubator to support investigator-led startups focused on developing breakthrough cancer therapies and diagnostics. Leadership emphasized the importance of collaboration, with the building's design facilitating interaction among researchers to drive innovation and synergy. Despite federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump's administration posing challenges, the center aims to accelerate cancer research breakthroughs and improve patient outcomes, reflecting a commitment to addressing cancer's burden in Wisconsin. The facility is also noted for its openness to the community, symbolizing transparency in ongoing scientific work. The center's full team will be relocated by October, marking a significant milestone in regional cancer research infrastructure.