To take a leading role in conquering cancers in our time.
Welcome
The fight starts here! Basic cancer research is the foundation for clinical research and cancer treatment. From nanoparticles and stem cells to antioxidants and drug discovery, Kansas State University researchers are unraveling the complexities of cancer and training the next generation of scientists and medical workers. The Johnson Cancer Center’s multi-disciplinary faculty researchers and students, Advisory Council, and generous donors, make it possible for the center to further the understanding of cancers by funding basic cancer research, and supporting higher education, training, and public outreach.
Research
Nearly 70 affiliated researchers are unraveling the mysteries and complexities of cancer.
Education
Our student awards and training opportunities help turn out some of tomorrow’s top cancer researchers.
Outreach
We strive to inform the public about cancer, risk reduction, and cancer research at K-State.
News
Cancer Center Affiated Chemist Named to Board of Prestigious International Crystallographic Data Center
Wednesday November 25, 2009
K-State’s Christer Aakeroy was recently appointed to the board of governors of the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre. The prestigious international center, which promotes the advancement of the science of chemistry and crystallography for public benefitis, is a nonprofit, charitable institution based at the University of Cambridge in England.
K-State Cancer Center Affilated Biologist Receives Stimulus Funds for Studies
Monday September 21, 2009
Katsura Asano, K-State associate professor in biology, received nearly $200,000 from the National Institutes of Health’s National Inst. of General Medical Sciences through Recovery Act funding. The grant is to study how eukaryotic cells — like the ones humans have — initiate the process of building proteins.
Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Citizens National Bank Bowling Classic
Washington, Kansas
Make Your Strike Against Cancer Count!
Sat. & Sun, March 6 & 7, start time 9 a.m.
$1,000 Prize Pot & Raffle Drawing
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo
Pack it with pink Friday night, July 23, 2010! The Kaw Valley Rodeo Association will once again host the Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo during the Riley County Fair, to raise awareness of breast and other cancers, and funds for cancer research at K-State. Even the horses will be wearing pink!
Recent Events
"Think Pink" Quilt Show
The Johnson Cancer Center hosted the “Think Pink” quilt show throughout October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Check out pics of the quilts here.
"In The Pink" Luncheon
The second annual “In the Pink“ breast cancer awareness luncheon was Wed Oct 14, 2009. There were speakers, lunch, prizes and goodie bags.
Spring Awards
Faculty and Students:
Applications for the next round of Innovative Research, Travel Fellowship, and Summer Stipend Awards are due March 1.
