To take a leading role in conquering cancers in our time.
Welcome
The Johnson Cancer Center’s multi-disciplinary ensemble of faculty researchers and students, Advisory Council, and administrative staff, as well as its many generous donors, all contribute to the Center’s success in achieving its mission to further the understanding of cancers by funding basic cancer research, and supporting higher education, training, and public outreach.
Research
Faculty affiliates in nearly 70 K-State laboratories of 11 departments are unraveling the mysteries and complexities of cancer.
Education
Our numerous student awards and excellent training opportunities play a role in transforming today’s students into some of tomorrow’s top cancer researchers.
Outreach
The Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research strives to inform the public about cancer, risk reduction, and cancer research.
News
K-State Cancer Center Affiliated Physicist's Work With Atomic Force Microscope Could Lead to Better Diagnostics, Understanding of Cancer
Thursday July 2, 2009
Where biology, chemistry and physics intersect, Kansas State University’s Dr. Robert Szoszkiewics expects to find applications to improve human health.
K-State Cancer Center Award Winner Studies Purple Sweet Potato's Anti-Cancer Capabilities
Monday June 29, 2009
A K-State researcher is studying the potential health benefits of a specially bred purple sweet potato because its dominant purple color results in an increased amount of anti-cancer components.
Newsletter
Upcoming Events
Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo
Pack it with pink! The Pink rodeo will be Friday, July 24, during the Riley County Fair, to raise awareness of breast and other cancers, and funds for cancer research at K-State. Also watch for these related events:
- Chamber After Hours rodeo season kick-off
- Pink Spaghetti Lunch at Gilio’s
- Pink Steak Fry & Auction at RC McGraw’s
Rob Regier Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament
The 2009 12th annual Rob Regier Memorial Golf Tournament will be Friday, Sept. 4, at Colbert Hills golf course.
Recent Events
Cancer Research Award Banquet
Our annual Undergraduate Cancer Research Award Banquet was held Friday, April 17, 2009. Student winners, faculty mentors, and award fund donors are recognized during the ceremony.
In the Pink
The Manhattan Cancer Awareness Committee hosted the In the Pink luncheon for breast cancer awareness at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan.
Join Us
We are honored to receive gifts. Your contributions are used entirely to support cancer research programs at K-State.