Brigham Young University. Cancer Research Center

Established in 1979, the Cancer Research Center is involved in the search for the cure for cancer and new methods of treatment. Directors have included: Roland K. Robbins (1979-1986), John H. Mangum (1986-1991), Byron K. Murray (1991-1996), Daniel L. Simmons (1996-2014), and Merrill J. Christensen (2014- ).

Variant Names

CRC

Description

Established: 1979

Location: Provo, Utah (1979- )

Functions

A primary goal of the Cancer Research Center is to provide a rigorous research training program for students. The Center also fund-raises to conduct labs, workshops, and seminars. The Center also organizes the annual Rex Lee Run.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Center is administered by a director who reports to the Dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the Dean of the College of Life Sciences.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1979- )

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Life Sciences (2007- )

Sources

1979-1980 Brigham Young University General Undergraduate Catalog p. 250 (Roland K. Robbins, Director)

1986-1987 Brigham Young University General Undergraduate Catalog p. 306 (John H. Mangum, Director)

1991-1992 Brigham Young University General Undergraduate Catalog p. 302 (Byron K. Murray, Director)

Phone call to Daniel L. Simmons, Nov. 18, 2010 (Daniel L. Simmons becomes director; director reports to dean of the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the dean of the College of Life Sciences)

BYU Simmons Center for Cancer Research; via WWW August 8, 2019 (SCCR Board and Staff Members) https://sccr.byu.edu/about/sccr-general-board-and-staff/

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00415

Creator: ARC