The intent of the agreement is to aid and promote collaborations by establishing an overarching affiliation agreement that creates an efficient structure for further opportunities between NVCI and the NSHE institutions. Commitment of institutional resources to specific projects by both institutions will be defined through separately negotiated agreements and the institutions can collectively leverage their resources to better compete for research funding.
“This new agreement solidifies Nevada Cancer Institute’s and the Nevada System of Higher Education’s long-term commitment to one another and supports our joint mission of excellence in research, education and clinical care,” said John C. Ruckdeschel, M.D., NVCI Director and CEO, who also holds the Murren Family Distinguished Director’s Chair. “The agreement also strengthens and supports our goal of achieving National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center designation by demonstrating broad institutional support in the pursuit of excellence in cancer research. Without such a strong partnership, we could not accomplish our shared goals.”
The agreement allows for respective faculty members to hold joint appointments at NVCI and NSHE institutions. Residency, internship and fellowship opportunities will also be cultivated under this new agreement. “I am very pleased with this agreement. It is an extremely important collaborative effort that benefits statewide medical care and research initiatives,” Regent Dorothy Gallagher said. “This relationship will ultimately lead to important medical discoveries and improved health for all Nevadans.”
“I am very pleased that this agreement solidifies a true partnership and lays the foundation for a great future that will benefit the Nevada System of Higher Education and the people of Nevada,” Dr. Maurizio Trevisan, executive vice chancellor and chief executive officer for the NSHE Health Sciences System.
Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI) is the official cancer institute for the State of Nevada. A nonprofit organization, NVCI is committed to reducing the burden of cancer by pursuing the development of a comprehensive cancer center, as defined by the National Cancer Institute.
The Health Sciences System (HSS) of the Nevada System of Higher Education is working to ensure Nevada has a highly trained health care workforce to meet the state’s current and future needs. The HSS provides academic leadership and guidance to link and integrate the health professional schools, i.e., nursing, medicine, dental, public health, etc., that are part of Nevada’s eight higher education institutions. This includes 150 health sciences programs and nearly 18,000 students attending a state college or university.
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