University of New Mexico Cancer Research Building

The University of New Mexico Cancer Research Building is a medical research facility in Albuquerque housing clinical space across five floors dedicated to cancer research and treatment. The building supports multiple therapeutic services and specialized research programs.

Funding for the center began in 1971 when the New Mexico State Legislature approved initial support. The facility later received official designation as the state's cancer center in 2003.

The center maintains close ties with Native American communities through specialized programs that address environmental factors linked to cancer rates in these populations.

The facility offers cancer services including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical treatment, genetic testing, and clinical trials participation. It operates the only bone marrow transplant program in the state.

The center collaborates with major research organizations including Lovelace Biomedical, Sandia National Laboratories, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. These partnerships enable specialized investigations into cancer mechanisms and treatment approaches that go beyond typical hospital-based research.