Affiliate Members

*Affiliate members that are taking K-State students or sponsoring JCRC student award applications will be indicated by their name

Dr. Frank Blecha
Retired Professor, Anatomy & Physiology, Kansas State University

Dr. Joshua Carr-May be taking students
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Kansas State University
Studies neuromuscular adaptations to muscle weakness, atrophy, and chemotherapy-induced neuropathies, focusing on individualized exercise interventions to restore function and address cancer-related muscle wasting and rehabilitation...more details

Dr. Keith Chapes
Retired Professor, Biology, Kansas State University

Dr. Kate Digby-May be taking students
Associate Professor, Dance, Kansas State University
Certified instructor of Moving for Life Dance Exercise for Recovery classes designed to support cancer patients, survivors and their families. more details

Dr. Karin Goldberg
Geology – Studies natural uranium contamiation of groundwater , which are potential causes of cancer. more details

Dr. Maureen Gorman
Research Associate Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics, Kansas State University
Studies iron homeostasis, an important factor in tumor initiation and tumor growth. more details

Dr. Shay Logan-May be taking students
Associate Professor, Philosophy, Kansas State University
Studies ethical and decision-theoretic questions about cancer treatment regimens. more details

Dr. Majid Jaberi-Douraki
Professor, Mathematics, Kansas State University-Olathe
Develops quantitative and computer modeling methods to better understand cancer growth and optimize regimens for personalized breast cancer therapy. more details

Dr. Beth Montelone
Senior Associate Vice President for Research, Professor, Biology, Kansas State University
Studies genes involved in DNA repair in yeast whose counterparts help prevent cancer in humans. more details

Dr. John Tomich
Retired Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics, Kansas State University