Mission, Vision and Values
Our Mission
The mission of Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is to pursue transformative research and its applications in order to more effectively prevent and treat cancer, improving outcomes for all at the individual, local and global levels.
We shall reduce the cancer burden of the catchment area and beyond through scientific excellence, accessible care for all, training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, meaningful community partnerships, a culture of determined effort, and advocacy of policy and practice informed by our work and Georgetown University’s Jesuit values.
Our Vision
Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center will impact our catchment area, the nation, and beyond by advancing scientific knowledge, creativity, and application; serving all with compassion and respect; and preparing individuals to devote themselves to reducing the impact of cancer through research, innovation and improved access to transformative care.
Our Values
Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated cancer center at a Catholic, Jesuit institution. We embrace Georgetown University’s Jesuit values and express them through:
- Pursuing rigorous, high-impact cancer research
- Focusing on our catchment area
- Valuing the dignity of everyone
- Reflecting, learning, and pursuing innovation
- Caring for the whole person (cura personalis)
- Supporting the journeys of students, trainees and early career faculty
- Putting our values into action and service
- Improving everyone’s health and well-being