The University of Kansas Cancer Center | Institution Partners

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. It is the only such designated cancer center in the state of Kansas. The cancer center’s mission, through its innovative approach to drug discovery, delivery, and development, is to transform cancer research and clinical care delivered in Kansas and western Missouri.

At KU Cancer Center, the individual well-being of each patient we treat is of the utmost importance. Our highest priority is to provide patients and their loved ones with exceptional medical and supportive care. We aim to fundamentally transform the experience of cancer in our world.

KU Cancer Center operates as a matrix organization that includes: the University of Kansas Medical Center campuses in Kansas City, Wichita and Salina, the University of Kansas in Lawrence and its highly ranked School of Pharmacy (per NIH funding) and The University of Kansas Health System. The Stowers Institute for Medical Research and Children’s Mercy Kansas City are NCI consortium partners.