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The fight starts here! From nanoparticles and stem cells to antioxidants and drug discovery, Kansas State University faculty are conducting the basic and translational cancer research that leads to improved prevention, diagnostics and treatments, as well as training future scientists.
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Johnson Cancer Research Center selects 22 students for research training awards
Dec. 7, 2020 - The Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University has selected 22 students to participate in its undergraduate research mentoring and award program, which promotes student participation in laboratory research and encourages students to consider careers in cancer research and medicine early on while they are still deciding what academic and professional paths to take. read more
Biology faculty members earn NSF award to study cell movement during development
Nov. 10, 2020 - Jocelyn McDonald, associate professor in biology, received a $938,885 award from the National Science Foundation to support her research on the "Coordination of collective cell migration in complex tissues." Brad Olson, assoc. prof. in biology, is a co-principal investigator. The award will also support workshops for junior and senior high school girls to learn about nature and science, and engineering students to design and make a device to alter tissues and study the impact on cell movement. read more
K-State radon expert honored with lifetime achievement award
Nov. 10, 2020 - Bruce Snead, director of Engineering Extension in the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Mentorship from the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists. read more
Upcoming Events
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Pink Up the Pace 5K - April 24, 2021, Downtown Manhattan
