To take a leading role in conquering cancers in our time.

Welcome

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.

Research

Researchers in around 75 laboratories are demystifying cancer.

Education

Students are training to become the next generation of researchers.

Outreach

Cancer information and resources are provided to the public.

News

Two center biologists receive ~$2.8M to study virus escape from mosquito midgut

Tuesday January 31, 2012

Married biologists Rollie Clem and Lorena Passarelli are being awarded a four-year $2.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, to study how mosquitoes transmit viruses.

K-State researcher studies foods, dietary supplements that may reduce risk of prostate cancer

Monday January 23, 2012

Brian Lindshield, human nutrition, is studying foods and dietary supplements that may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Newsletter

Upcoming Events

'DODGE CANCER' Dodgeball Tournament

Date: Sat., April 14, 2012
Time: TBD, sometime 12 noon to 8 p.m.
Place: Memorial Stadium

Recent Events

Pink & Purple Polyester Party

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Come to the GROOVIEST party of the year! Shake your booty with host & emcee Dave Lewis!
Fri, Oct 28 – 7 pm
Houston Street Ballroom
Manhattan, Kansas

Pink Power Luncheon for breast cancer awareness

Breast Cancer Survivor Footprints: An Artful Journey
by Aribel Leon-Lynn, Cancer Survivor and Artist, Manhattan, Kan.

Fri., Oct. 14, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Holiday Inn at the Campus, Landon Room
1641 Anderson Ave. (across from K-State Union), Manh., Kan.

"Conquest"

Conquest 2012
A new magazine showcasing standout cancer research by K-State faculty and students.



To further the understanding of cancers by funding basic cancer research, and supporting higher education, training, and public outreach.

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