Author: Marvel Strunk Preece

VISION

EDUCATION

The Johnson Cancer Research Center will:
Take a leading role in conquering cancer in our time
Spark innovation among faculty
Inspire students to pursue and excel in science and cancer research
Conduct basic and translational science
Improve cancer understanding, prevention, detection and treatment

RESEARCH

Cancer Center Competitive Awards Fund:
Promising research projects
State of the art laboratory equipment
Technical training
Multidisciplinary researchers:
Perform cutting edge and exciting research
Develop early diagnostic tools, anti-cancer drugs, safer therapies and surgical techniques
Leverage “seed” grants to acquire national funding

Cancer Research Awards:
Provided to students in faculty-mentored research
Support graduate student summertime research endeavors
Provide extremely beneficial experiences for enhancing the Kansas scientific workforce
Students:
Work directly with faculty to become the next generation of cancer scientists and medical professionals
Present their work at professional conferences with travel awards
Many go on to advanced degrees with careers in science and medicine
Travel awards also enable graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to present their work at professional meetings.

OUTREACH

Informing the public about cancer, risk reduction, and research with:
Tours
Presentations
Materials
Events
For more info, email:
cancerresearch@k-state.edu

Johnson Cancer Research Center, K-State
1711 Claflin Rd., 1 Chalmers Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-3901 785-532-6705 | cancerresearch@k-state.edu cancer.k-state.edu