To take a leading role in conquering cancers in our time.

Research and Education Advisory Council

The Council was established in 1980 to provide guidance from the medical, corporate, and private sectors of our community. Without exception, the council members — who volunteer their help — have been valuable team players, and their willingness to provide energy and guidance to the Johnson Cancer Center is greatly appreciated by all of the faculty scientists, staff, and students affiliated with the Center.

Council at Fall '09 meeting
Council at Fall '09 meeting

The Research and Education Advisory Council members are:

(in alphabetical order)

  • Charles C. Bascom, PhD, Hamilton, Ohio (not pictured above)
  • Brent Benkelman, DDS, Manhattan, Kan.
  • Edie Dahlsten, Lindsborg, Kan.
  • R. Clay Harvey, MD, Topeka, Kan.
  • James N. Haymaker, MBA, Edina, Minn. (not pictured above)
  • Todd Herrington, Wellington, Kan.
  • Mary Jo Heyka, RN, Manhattan, Kan.
  • Elaine Jacobson, PhD, & Mike Jacobson, PhD, Tucson, Ariz.
  • Ken Jennison, Salina, Kan. (not pictured above)
  • Clifton C. Jones, MD, Topeka, Kan.
  • Robert J. Kinders, PhD, Woodinville, Wash. (not pictured above)
  • Dave Lewis, Manhattan, Kan.
  • Beverly Lueers, Topeka, Kan.
  • Lorene Oppy, Manhattan, Kan.
  • Albert Perry, MS, Potomac, Md. (not pictured above)
  • Sandy Regier, Overland Park, Kan.
  • James M. and Cibyl C. Ronen, St. John, Kan. (not pictured above)
  • Jack Ryan, Manhattan, Kan.
  • Bill D. Snyder, MA, Manhattan, Kan. (not pictured above)
  • Jennifer Sowers, Dodge City, Kan.
  • William Stamey, PhD, Manhattan, Kan.
  • Donna Vanier, Brookville, Kan.
  • Julie Veatch, Shawnee Mission, Kan.
  • Dale Wright, PhD, Longmont, Colo.

Spring Awards

Faculty and Students:
Applications for the next round of Innovative Research, Travel Fellowship, and Summer Stipend Awards are due March 1.



To further the understanding of cancers by funding basic cancer research, and supporting higher education, training, and public outreach.

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