Martell Foundation, which established its Nashville division and the Frances Williams Preston Laboratories at Vanderbilt that same year. The Center's creation was also made possible through the important support of the T.J. David Johnson and Lawrence Marnett, had a clear vision and a strong commitment to excellence. This early leadership team, including founders such as Drs. Hal Moses, to bring together all cancer-related research, treatment, education and outreach at Vanderbilt. Byrd Jr.īuilding on this rich legacy, the Vanderbilt Cancer Center was formally established in 1993, under the leadership of Dr. families, who had established a clinical care and research center and a laboratory focused on cancer prevention.

It also included the cornerstone support of the Henry and Joyce families and the A.B.

This history includes the work of Nobel laureates Earl Sutherland and Stanley Cohen, whose research in cell communication, growth and dissemination are the foundation of many of today's breakthroughs in cancer treatment. Vanderbilt University Medical Center has been at the forefront of groundbreaking cancer research and treatment for decades.