Jefferson Kimmel Cancer Center Network

Jefferson Oncology Group

The Jefferson Oncology Group (JOG) is a cancer research cooperative comprised of members of the Jefferson Cancer Network and their affiliated physicians. JOG, established by oncology leaders in the Jefferson Health System, provides the infrastructure to conduct collaborative clinical cancer research. Rapid patient accrual is faciliated by JOG's single-signature contracting and single Institutional Review Board. In addition to treatment research, JOG is a national and regional leader in Cancer Prevention and Control research. Research projects involve basic, medical, and behavioral sciences.

A list of currently open JOG clinical trials is available.

Group Chairman: Rita Axelrod, MD

Contact: Vicki Squire, BS, RN, OCN, CCRP
telephone: 215-503-5641
email: vicki.squire@jeffersonhospital.org

The hospital members of the Jefferson Cancer Network participate in a preferred affiliation with other premier cancer treatment and research centers, and, with the exception of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, are not part of Jefferson.

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