On October 8, 1904, a group of Philadelphia physicians and business professionals established the American Oncologic Hospital, one of the country’s first hospitals devoted exclusively to cancer. This laid the foundation for Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Fox Chase has a rich tradition in training the next generation of scientists, and believes that training the next generation of cancer scientists and physicians is a primary objective of the Center. 

We offer postdoctoral training and  programs and internships for graduate students and undergraduates, and programs for high school students interested in careers in science and medicine.

Fox Chase R&D Alliances promote collaborative pre-clinical and clinical research relationships between corporate sponsors and Fox Chase’s academic investigators, high-level strategic partnerships with industry when appropriate, and assist health care partners through Fox Chase International as they pursue opportunities in areas such as healthcare professional traiing, healthcare growth initiatives, and patient care.