HJ 296 — Commending the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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296 OfferedE February 28, 2024 N Commending the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center.

TN Patrons––Carr,R Cousins,AgreedAgreed Coyner,to Hope,by Jones,the McQuinn,Senate, WardMarch and6, Watts;2024, 2024 O WHEREAS, for 50 years, the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer L Center has worked toward a future without cancer through innovative research, patient care, education, L andWHEREAS, founded in 1974, the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive E Cancer Center (Massey) was among the earliest cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI);

Senators:and D WHEREAS, Massey's mission is to reduce the cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research;

Aird,integration; Bagby, EbRin, Pillion, Roem and VanValkenburg –––––––––– O WHEREAS, for 50 years, the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer D Center has worked toward a future without cancer through innovative research, patient care, education, and community engagement;

and U WHEREAS, founded in 1974, the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive C Cancer Center (Massey) was among the earliest cancer centers designated by the National Cancer InsWHEREAS, Massey's mission is to reduce the cancer burden for all Virginians by addressing the confluence between biological, social, and policy drivers through high-impact, cutting-edge research;

person-centered care across the continuum, from prevention through survivorship;

community integration;

and WHEREAS,H Masseydetect, is discovering, developing, delivering, and teaching effective means to prevent, andect, treat, and cure cancer and is dedicated to making these advancements equally available to all;

9 and E WHEREAS, Massey conducts cancer research spanning basic, translational, clinical, and population R sciences;

and promotes cancer prevention;preWHEREAS, Massey has been designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the NCI, the nation's principal authority on cancer research and training, and Massey's receipt of the highest level of recognition from the NCI places it among an elite group of cancer centers influencing a new standard of care through research, education, and community engagement;

and WHEREAS, Massey has been designated a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the NCI, the nation's principal authority on cancer research and training, and Massey's receipt of the highest level of recognition from the NCI places it among an elite group of cancer centers influencing a new standard of carWHEREAS, Massey is now among the top four percent of cancer centers in the country, leading a new generation of community-centered cancer centers across the nation to establish a 21st-century model of equity for cancer research and care;

and WHEREAS, NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers must conduct transdisciplinary research 34 that bridges three scientific areas, show that they are effective in addressing cancer concerns in their 35 catchment area through effective community outreach and engagement, and integrate cancer training and 36eduWHEREAS, with Massey's new comprehensive status, those living in its catchment area are promised even greater access to life-saving cancer screenings and clinical trials, as well as leading-edge treatments, more resources for critical education ofabout biomedicalcancer scientistsrisk and communityprevention, healthand care professionals;informed by the top scientific minds brought to Massey through recruitment and its training of the next generation of phyWHEREAS, members of the community inform and partner with Massey on its research to best address the cancer burden and disparities of those the cancer center serves, with a local focus and a global impact;

and 37 WHEREAS, with Massey's new comprehensive status, those living in its catchment area are promised treatments, more resources for critical education about cancer risk and prevention, and care informed by the top scientific minds brought to Massey through recruitment and its training of the next generation of physician-scientists;

and WHEREAS, members of the community inform and partner with Massey on its research to best address the cancer burden and disparities of those the cancer center serves, with a local focus and a global impact;

and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution Comprehensive Cancer Center, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for presentationthe center's significant contributions to Dr.cancer research, treatment, care, and education and outreach in the Commonwealth and beyond.

Robert Winn, director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center, as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the center's significant contributions to cancer research, treatment, care, and education and outreach in the Commonwealth and beyond.