WELCOME TO THE NAEF K. BASILE CANCER
INSTITUTE
The Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute (NKBCI) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) is a state-of-the-art adult cancer facility providing comprehensive cancer treatment and research.
The Institute was established through the generous contribution of the Naef K. Basile Foundation. The late Lebanese-American physician’s lifelong wish was to give back to his country of birth, founding an institute that would compare with the best cancer centers in the world.
The NKBCI relies on multidisciplinary specialized teams to diagnose and treat cancer and fosters health education programs to raise awareness on cancer prevention and early diagnosis.
SCHEDULE AN ONLINE CONSULTATION
Request an online apointment with a Hematology Oncology Specialist or learn how to schedule one through MyAUBHealth.
You can also contact the call center directly on 01- 759 618.
COVID-19 VACCINATION BOOSTERS: PATIENTS + SURVIVORS
Vaccination for cancer patients under treatment and survivors followed by BOOSTER shots is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Consult our specialists for more information on COVID-19 vaccination BOOSTER shots.
If you are 12 years or older and immunocompromised, you are eligible to receive a BOOSTER dose at AUBMC without having to schedule just through walk in from 8am to 2pm Monday to Friday.
Keep vaccination records with you for your booster doses.
NEW! PATIENT INFORMATION RESOURCES
On Dealing With Cancer, Covid-19, Healthy living, tobacco and cancer at our Information Resources section and our Pinterest account.
NKBCI AND THE COVID19 GLOBAL CANCER TASKFORCE
The Covid-19 and Cancer Taskforce is a globally representative group of cancer leaders spanning cancer disciplines from prevention, early detection, treatment, and palliative care, to cancer center networks and advocacy groups.
The expertise of the global cancer community will be drawn on with the aim to:
- Assess the immediate impacts on cancer patients
- Address risks for longer-term impacts on cancer outcomes
- Develop an integrated approach to build resilient cancer services
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
The NKBCI is an exciting and growing institute with leading clinicians, educators, and scientists working together to improve patient care. Our faculty participates in a full-range of academic activities that includes basic science research, clinical research, and teaching. We aspire to be a reference in medical care, leading innovation in the treatment of cancer in Lebanon and the region.
Ali Taher, MD, Ph.D., FRCP