Alabama State University is making strides in cancer research, with the award of 120,000 to three junior investigators through its newly established Cancer Research Center. This initiative aims to bolster ASU’s research capabilities in cancer studies.
“CRC supports three rising junior investigators each year to build and expand the research capacity in cancer research at ASU,” stated Dr. Manoj K. Mishra, director of the CRC and Freshman Biology Program. “CRC supports three rising junior investigators each year to build and expand the research capacity in cancer research at ASU.”
The funding stems from a significant $2.7 million grant awarded to the CRC by the American Cancer Society. A key focus of this grant is to facilitate pilot projects and clinical scientist development grants for junior faculty interested in advancing cancer research at the university. “It is important for me to see that the CRC is in a position to support future cancer researchers that will ultimately increase the cancer research workforce at our campus,” added Dr. Mishra, who serves as the principal investigator for this initiative. (READ MORE)
