Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. We train new generations of clinicians and scientists, disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries around the world, and reduce the impact of cancer, while at all times maintaining a focus on those communities who have been historically marginalized.
Vision
We envision a world free of the fear and burden of cancer.
Core Values
Impact
Above all else, we make a difference by relieving the burden of disease now and for the future through our research, clinical care, education, outreach and advocacy.
Excellence
We pursue excellence relentlessly and with integrity in all that we do, adhering always to the highest standards of conduct.
Compassion and Respect
For those in our care and for one another.
Discovery
We foster the spirit of inquiry, promoting collaboration and innovation across traditional boundaries while celebrating individual creativity.
Inclusion
In everything we do, we are dedicated to ensuring that all people have access to high-quality cancer care, regardless of their background or circumstances, and promoting inclusion within our workforce and research community.