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PURDUE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR CANCER RESEARCH The fight against cancer begins by discovering the origins of cancer inside cells. The Purdue University Center for Cancer Research brings together worldrenowned scientists who are collaboratively making those discoveries. Drawing on the combined expertise of scientists from disciplines as varied as biology and chemistry, engineering and veterinary medicine, the Center for Cancer Research promotes discovery into how cancers develop, progress, and respond to treatment. Sixteen drugs based on Purdue’s research are being tested in clinical trials — making Purdue a leader in developing new medicines and treatments to knock out cancer. Our research also leads to the advancement of prevention, early detection, and better drug delivery systems. “Notably, the center has clear examples of having translated a number of its discoveries,” the review stated. “The center is poised to move to a new level of national impact in drug discovery and development.” One of only 69 National Cancer Institute-designated centers in the U.S., the Center develops diagnostic and imaging tools and contributes to emerging technologies such as cancer vaccines and combination chemotherapy. We translate laboratory findings into new and innovative therapies as quickly as possible, working closely with medical professionals around the globe to enable life and end the suffering caused by cancer. Through Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University, the Center will broaden support for our laser focus on research — the reason we exist. We will enhance our strengths in drug discovery, imaging, and structural biology for cancer. These areas, as highlighted by the National Cancer Institute in our latest Cancer Center Support Grant Review, are pivotal to the Center’s leadership role in cancer discovery and research. HOW YOU CAN HELP Your gifts enable the best minds, the best equipment, and the best intentions in the world. Donations from individuals and organizations are instrumental in helping us continue our mission of discovery to cure cancer. Private funding helps kick-start projects that otherwise would not have a chance. These innovative discoveries then lead to additional funding through larger, competitive grants and, eventually, to testing in clinical trials. Your gift directly supports cancer research. CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES 2012-2019 CAMPAIGN INITIATIVES RESEARCH PRIORITIES § Make new discoveries in cancer genetics and bioinformatics § Pursue further development of precision medicine, imaging, and nanotechnology § Advance cancer drug discovery and transformation § Investigate cancer biology and immunology § Develop innovative cancer nutrition and prevention § Build new models for structural biology for cancer § Enhance comparative oncology and comparative genomics Investments in these primary research areas require a combination of faculty hires, pilot funds, and equipment. Your contribution to Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University makes discoveries possible that save lives. FAST FACTS 98 ELITE SCIENTISTS COLLABORATING WITH EXPERTS WORLDWIDE 9 RESEARCHERS WITH DISCOVERIES PATENTED IN 2014 16 ACTIVE CLINICAL TRIALS BASED ON PURDUE RESEARCH 38 YEARS OF CANCER RESEARCH 19 PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS ON CAMPUS 5 DISCOVERY GROUPS FOCUSING ON VARIOUS EA/EOU • Produced by Purdue Marketing and Media EVPRP-15-6564 TYPES OF CANCER C A N CE R R E SE A R CH . PU R D U E . E D U | PU R D U E . E D U/ E V E R T R U E CENTER FOR CANCER RESEARCH