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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 new treatments and cures, as well as training future scientists.
News
K-State Student Cancer Researcher Receives Top Undergraduate Research Honor
Monday May 14, 2012
Kansas State University undergraduate student Kristina Bigelow, senior in biology, Elsmore, is being honored for her research on the proteins of colon cancer cells.
Private donations allow Johnson Cancer Research Center to award $508,000 to K-State faculty and students for research and training
Wednesday May 2, 2012
K-State’s cancer research gets a boost from the university’s Johnson Cancer Research Center through the help of private donors who support its mission. With the funds that are raised through private donations, the center offers cancer research faculty and students around $500,000 a year in competitive awards to support innovative research, equipment purchases, mentoring of student researchers and more.
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Upcoming Events
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo
Friday night, July 27, 2012, the 6th annual Tough Enough to Wear Pink rodeo will be hosted by the Kaw Valley Rodeo Association during the Riley County Fair, to raise awareness of breast and other cancers, and funds for cancer research at K-State. Even the horses wear pink!
Rob Regier Memorial Golf Tournament
The Regier family will host the 15th annual tournament on Fri., Sept. 7, 2012, at the Manhattan Country Club in Manhattan, Kansas.
Recent Events
Barbecue for K-State Cancer Research
2-day Barbecue
Fri & Sat April 20 & 21
Ray’s Apple Market (west)
Hang out, bring food, buy chances for prizes
Sponsor: K-State AKPsi business fraternity
K-State Fabulous Feud to Fight Cancer
Family Feud to Fight Cancer
Fri. Apr. 13, 2012
7-9pm
Manhattan Country Club
$15
"Conquest"
A magazine showcasing cancer research by K-State faculty & students.
Annual Report
2011 Accepting a Challenge
