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-).

Description

Established: 1979

Location: Provo, Utah (1979-)

Variant Names

CRC

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 Dept. of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the Dean of the Dept. of Life Sciences.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (?
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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 department of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the dean of the Dept. of Life Sciences)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2010-00414

Creator: ARC