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News & Events

Spring Awards

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


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!


Rob Regier Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament

The 13th annual Rob Regier Memorial Golf Tournament will be Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Colbert Hills golf course.


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.


"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.


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.


"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.


Women's Health Matters

Participants at this conference chose from various women’s health and wellness presentations, enjoyed a healthy breakfast with other great ladies, got wellness tests and massages, and won prizes!


K-State Cancer Center Affiliated Physicist's Work With Atomic Force Microscope Could Lead to Better Diagnostics, Understanding of Cancer

Thursday July 2, 2009

Where biology, chemistry and physics intersect, Kansas State University’s Dr. Robert Szoszkiewics expects to find applications to improve human health.


K-State Cancer Center Award Winner Studies Purple Sweet Potato's Anti-Cancer Capabilities

Monday June 29, 2009

A K-State researcher is studying the potential health benefits of a specially bred purple sweet potato because its dominant purple color results in an increased amount of anti-cancer components.


K-State Cancer Research Award Winner Conducts Impressive Cancer and Other Research Projects

Thursday June 4, 2009

A Kansas State University student has been a lead researcher on three separate projects that have wide implications in the health, medical and energy fields.


Cancer Center Affiliate recognized by K-State research society

Friday May 15, 2009

Research excellence is earning three Kansas State University scientists honors from K-State’s chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society.


K-State Cancer Center grad student award winner wins scholarship from local Rotaries

Wednesday May 13, 2009

Hieu Sy “Danny” Vu, a Kansas State University graduate student in biology from Vietnam, has been awarded the Konza and Manhattan Rotary clubs’ $500 International Graduate Student Scholarship.


K-State Cancer Research Award Winner earns top honors

Thursday April 30, 2009

A Kansas State University senior has received a Science and Mathematics Research for Transformation scholarship through the U.S. Department of Defense for graduate studies in geography, and is the recipient of K-State’s 2009 Presidential Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Student in Research for her work to predict disease outbreaks.


More than 40 undergrads receive K-State Cancer Research Awards

Tuesday April 14, 2009

More than 40 undergraduate students at Kansas State University will receive funding for cancer research from K-State’s Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research.


K-State Cancer Research Award winner is new Goldwater Scholar specializing in immunology

Tuesday March 31, 2009

Kansas State University’s newest Barry M. Goldwater scholar is planning an extensive career in immunology research, and he jump-started his goal when he sought a lab assistant job as a freshman at K-State.


Opinion: K-State, KU Collaboration Marks a New Era for Cancer Research in Kansas

Tuesday February 3, 2009

by cancer center director Rob Denell, PhD
We all know diehard Kansas State University fans who root for whatever team is playing against the University of Kansas — and I’m sure the sentiment goes both ways. But when it comes to something as critical as cancer research, cooperation is vital.


K-State and KU partner together

Monday February 2, 2009

Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius recently announced a new cooperative agreement between the two institutions.


K-State Student Researches Breast Cancer in Cats and Dogs

Monday January 26, 2009

Just like in humans, cancer can occur in any part of the body of dogs and cats. That’s why one Kansas State University student is researching breast cancer that affects these common pets.


K-State Student Researches Chemical Compounds to Improve Performance of Anticancer Drugs

Monday January 5, 2009

Many potentially useful anticancer drugs never reach their full capability due to poor solubility and stability, but a Kansas State University student is researching compounds that could help improve the drugs’ delivery and efficacy.


In the Pink

The Manhattan Cancer Awareness Committee hosted the In the Pink luncheon for breast cancer awareness at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan.


Chicks' Night Out

The 4th annual Hot Topics: For Women Only health education event called Chicks’ Night Out was held Saturday evening, Sept. 20, 2008, in Junction City, and was a huge success!


Mercy Light Challenge

Two Manhattan men are doing the Mercy LIGHT Challenge to lose weight and raise funds for the cancer center. To learn more or make a pledge, visit www.mercylightchallenge.com


2007-08 Cancer Research Award winners announced

Wednesday March 19, 2008

Nearly 50 undergraduate students at Kansas State University are earning cancer research awards through K-State’s Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research.


Bascom Lecture on the development of new drugs

Thursday October 18, 2007

Robert Kinders, K-State alum, will present “A New Approach to Drug Development at the National Cancer Institute.”


K-State researchers receive national science foundation grant

Tuesday May 1, 2007

Three Kansas State University researchers have received a $420,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.


Cancer Center presenting awards to 47 undergraduate students

Thursday March 22, 2007

The $100,000 cancer research award program provides $1,000 stipends to students and $1,000 to their faculty mentors for research expenses.


Spring Awards

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



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