KU, K-State to cooperate on cancer center

Thursday, January 29, 2009

The University of Kansas and Kansas State University will cooperate in attaining National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center designation for the University of Kansas Cancer Center, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius announced Tuesday.

Chancellor Robert Hemenway and Kansas State President John Wefald signed a memorandum of understanding, committing the two universities to cooperate on cancer research.

The KU Cancer Center is on schedule to gain NCI designation in September 2011. Upon receiving the designation, the center will be able to conduct clinical trials on new cancer treatments.

Hemenway compared Tuesday’s announcement to the state’s effort in attaining the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan.

“What is reflected here today is the ability of universities to join their talents to save people’s lives,” Hemenway said.

— — Edited by Susan Melgren

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