Huntsman Cancer Institute
Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the five-state Intermountain West. Their mission is to understand the genesis of cancer, to educate the public about cancer risk and prevention, and to provide hope for those who suffer from cancer today, and to create new treatments for future cancer patients.
Huntsman Cancer Institute research efforts range from studies of developmental biology in model systems to broad-based population studies. As steward of the Utah Population Database, one of the most comprehensive genetic databases in the world, HCI researchers have discovered several genes that, when mutated, may lead to a greater risk of certain cancers. People with a significant family history of melanoma, colon, pancreatic, or breast cancer are enrolled in on-site research clinics designed to provide a resource to scientists looking for additional cancer-susceptibility genes, as well as to help participants protect themselves from inherited forms of cancer.
Mary C. Beckerle, Ph.D., Executive Director
Tel: (801) 581-4485
Renae P. Hepler, Administrator
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