T32 CAM Research Training Grant Funded by NIH/NCCAM
Founded in 1975, FHCRC is a world-renowned institution whose specific mission is to understand, treat and prevent cancer. Its cancer prevention program is the largest in the world, with more than half a million people around the globe participating in FHCRC studies aimed at reducing cancer incidence and death.
In recent years, the federal government has invested more resources in FHCRC than any other comprehensive cancer research institute in the nation.
A large percentage of scientists at FHCRC hold joint appointments in academic departments at the UW. FHCRC is particularly noted for its work on the molecular biology of eukaryotic gene expression.
Its core facilities include tissue culture and media, biologics production, DNA sequencing, electron microscopy, flow cytometry, histology, image analysis and nutrition assessment.
