Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center

[4] Siteman's main facility is at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood.

The commitment was the largest gift ever received by Barnes-Jewish and Washington University in support of cancer research, patient care and services, education and community outreach.

This process is enhanced by patient access to more than 500 therapeutic clinical studies,[19] including many collaborative efforts with other leading cancer centers throughout the country.

[20] In 2013, three scientists affiliated with Siteman, Washington University School of Medicine and the McDonnell Genome Institute were included on the Thomson Reuters list of “Hottest Scientific Researchers of 2012”: Richard K. Wilson, Elaine Mardis, and Li Ding.

Robert Fulton, a fourth scientist from Washington University School of Medicine and the McDonnell Genome Institute, also made the list.

These efforts include: In addition to treatment and research programs, Siteman is involved with community outreach, education and screening.