Our science / Research programs
Research with a shared purpose.
Explore our work in prostate, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung cancer, and the science connecting earlier detection with better decisions.
Why earlier matters
10 more years… Imagine the gift of 10 more years after hearing the big, ugly C word. Unfortunately, today that gift is rare—a vast majority of patients live a few months past their diagnosis. Early detection can change that.
10 more years for a parent translates to giving your kids the foundation to be a good human being. 10 more years means a parent could watch his or her child graduate and go to prom. 10 more years may mean living to hold your grandchild. We may not be able to cure cancer in this lifetime, but we definitely have a shot at early detection, early treatment and loving life longer.
Dr. Nishita Kothary
Associate Professor, Radiology, Stanford Medicine
Our Focus: 4 Cancer Types—How Many Lives Saved?
What if we could improve lung cancer screening for all people, regardless of smoking status? Or identify ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer early enough to change a patient's options? This is the program work done at the Canary Foundation.
Research Leadership
Sanjiv Sam Gambhir
Sanjiv Sam Gambhir discussed next-generation technologies developed at Canary Center at Stanford. His pioneering work in molecular imaging and cancer detection revolutionized early diagnosis approaches.
Research Focus
Next-generation technologies for early cancer detection and molecular imaging innovations at Stanford.
Technology Development
- Next-generation imaging systems
- Molecular detection platforms
- Biomarker identification tools
- Clinical translation strategies
Clinical Programs
Today, our active clinical program pages cover lung, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancer. We bring together multidisciplinary teams that approach cancer problems in new ways. Each team works with practicing clinicians on specific clinical questions, and many of these teams have ongoing clinical studies. Identifying early-stage cancers saves lives.
Lung Cancer
What if we could improve lung cancer screening for all people, regardless of smoking status?
Ovarian Cancer
What if we found a way to identify ovarian cancer long before it became lethal?
Pancreatic Cancer
Advanced detection methods for one of the most challenging cancers to diagnose early.
Prostate Cancer
Improving precision in diagnosis and reducing unnecessary interventions through better detection.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Cross-cancer insights and technologies that benefit Canary's active programs through shared innovation.
Multidisciplinary Team Approach
Practicing Oncologists
Each team works with practicing oncologists who understand real-world clinical challenges and patient needs.
Specific Clinical Problems
Teams focus on specific clinical problems, ensuring research directly addresses patient care gaps.
Ongoing Clinical Trials
Many teams have ongoing clinical trials underway, translating research into real-world applications.
Identifying Early Stage Cancers Saves Lives
They know, and we know, that identifying early-stage cancers saves lives. Our multidisciplinary approach across active cancer programs creates new possibilities for early detection and better patient outcomes.
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Cancer Types
Active program pages covering lung, ovarian, pancreatic, and prostate cancers.
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Lives to Save
Every breakthrough in early detection has the potential to save countless lives worldwide.
Follow the research into clinical studies
Read about the studies and explore dated reports from the research teams.