Developing New Ways to Fight Cancer
Cancer affects many of us – whether it’s you or someone you know.
Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer causes 600,000 deaths annually in the U.S.
Sanford Research is doing its part to fight this disease. We are advancing cancer research by:
- Identifying molecular and cellular mechanisms that cause cancer
- Understanding the role of the immune system in fighting cancer
- Developing new approaches to treat cancer
Our areas of expertise include breast cancer, head and neck cancer, leukemia, osteosarcoma, lung and pancreatic cancer.
Our research group supports:
- NIH funded Cancer Biology Research Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE)
- Edith Sanford Breast Cancer Initiative
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Sanford Health News
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Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
Ellen Grgurich’s breast cancer diagnosis leads to opportunity for shorter treatment
Classes & Events
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Teen Science Café
Tue 01/13/26 5:30 PM - Tue 01/13/26 7:00 PM
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Teen Science Café
Tue 02/03/26 5:30 PM - Tue 02/03/26 7:00 PM