The mission of the University of Virginia (UVA) Cancer Center is to reduce the burden of cancer for the patients of today, through skilled, integrated, and compassionate care and to eliminate the threat of cancer for the patients of tomorrow, through research and education in an environment that promotes diversity and equity.
Our vision as a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center is to provide a premier patient experience from diagnosis through survivorship, and become the cancer center of choice for patients, physicians, and employees.
The UVA Cancer Center represents a network of facilities supporting patient care, research and education. The leadership of this network consists of the following individuals.
Director, UVA Cancer Center
Associate Director, Clinical Affairs
Associate Director, Basic Science
Associate Director, Population Sciences, Co-Leader for Cancer Control and Population Health Research
Associate Director for Education
Associate Director, Community Outreach and Engagement
Deputy Director, UVA Cancer Center
Associate Director, Shared Resources
Associate Director, Research Administration
Blake Herring, MSN, RN, OCN, NE-BC
Administrator, Cancer Services
Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)