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Laboratory for early stage translational research opens in Lawrence 05/08/2012

A new facility, the Laboratory for Early Stage Translational Research (LESTR), recently opened on the University of Kansas – Lawrence campus and will be devoted entirely to the development of biochemical assays or cell-based assays with defined biochemical read-outs.


Research defines shape of enzyme linked to prostate, breast cancers 01/24/2012

Emily Scott, PhD, member of the cancer center’s Drug Discovery, Delivery and Experimental Therapeutics Program, has provided the first experimental evidence regarding the shape of...


Researcher Earns American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists’ Highest Honor 10/12/2011

Valentino Stella, PhD, has been selected to receive the Distinguished Pharmaceutical Scientist Award from the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.

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Cancer Research Areas

The Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute
 
Cancer Prevention

Improving quality of life for cancer survivors and those at high risk for the disease.

 
Drug Discovery, Delivery & Experimental Therapeutics

Discovering novel anticancer drugs, repurposing and improving the safety of drugs.

Research 
Cancer Control & Population Health

Responsive to the needs of high risk and underserved communities in the region.

 
Cancer Biology

Enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration among basic and clinical scientists.

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Contributions to Cancer Care, a Vision for Donors

Every day, cancer patients and their families ask our physician scientists at The University of Kansas Cancer Center for “more than just hope.” They plead for help – and call for action that will lead to a cure.