Johnson Cancer Research Center

Welcome

The fight starts here! Kansas State University faculty and students conduct basic and translational cancer research that leads to improved prevention, diagnostics and treatments.

Research
85 multidisciplinary research teams demystify cancer from many angles.

Education
Students are trained to be the next generation of scientists.

Outreach
Information and resources help people understand and fight cancer.

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News & Publications

K-State Seek magazine's cancer research feature

Angles of attack: Fighting cancer with interdisciplinary science

May 13, 2022 - The Johnson Cancer Research Center presented student Cancer Research Awards at its annual awards banquet April 22. Travel and heart research award recipients also were recognized at the banquet, along with the donors who made all the awards possible. read more

'It's my whole life': Skylar Thompson hosts fundraiser in memory of mother, grandfather

April 25, 2022 - from K-State Collegian - K-State quarterback Skylar Thompson and his family partnered with Goolsby’s last weekend to host the fundraising event, “A Night With Skylar Thompson.” Fans and donors bought tickets for dinner, drinks, live music and entertainment and participated in a silent auction. All proceeds benefit K-State's Johnson Cancer Research Center. Thompson’s mother and grandfather died of cancer when he was young. read more

K-State biochemistry student presents cancer research at national meeting

April 7, 2022 - Carson Gido, junior in biochemistry and molecular biophysics, Manhattan, gave a poster presentation at the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Annual Meeting, attended by some of the most respected scientists in his field. read more