Researching Cancer in the Upper Midwest
The Center for Cancer Biology Research fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for its innovative cancer research laboratories. Researchers here work toward reducing the immense burden of cancer in South Dakota and across the Upper Midwest by translating basic discoveries into clinical trials for human cancer patients.
How We’re Funded
The NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences funds the Center for Cancer Biology. The goal of this grant is to support a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (CoBRE) as a foundation for basic science and translational cancer researchers.
What We Research
We focus our research on uncovering the basic mechanisms underlying the development of cancer, understanding the importance of the immune system and in turn developing novel approaches to treat cancer. The center has strengths and expertise in:
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Osteosarcoma
- Leukemia
- Head and neck cancers
- Breast cancer
Our robust oncology clinical trial program includes immunotherapy trials that harness the power of the immune system to destroy tumors. It also includes physician-initiated trials.
How We Support the Scientific Community
The center supports and mentors junior investigators (project leaders) researching the importance of the immune system in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and childhood cancers. The leadership team provides project leaders with an individualized mentorship plan to enhance their professional skills and further their research goals to become successful, independent investigators.
The Center also supports two interdisciplinary cores:
These provide center affiliates and regional scientists with key expertise and access to the latest technologies.
Our Publications
To learn more about the research center, see the published research under its CoBRE grant.
Meet Our Team
Leadership
External Advisory Committee
Researching Cancer in the Upper Midwest
Center Graduates
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