Oncological Sciences Center Mission: To rapidly translate research findings to the clinic by engaging clinical partners in the discovery process Vision: Dedicated to the national goal of eliminating cancer as a cause of suffering and death ■ (765) ■ Mann Hall, Suite 105
Key Research Focus Areas –Cancer Prevention –Cancer Biomarkers –Cancer Nanotechnology & Diagnostic Devices –Cancer Care Engineering ■ (765) ■ Mann Hall, Suite 105 Oncological Sciences Center
Partnerships Oncological Sciences Center
Cancer Care Engineering Goal: Visualizing cancer as a system through the application of systems engineering to cancer prevention, treatment and care delivery using data visualization & statistical modeling Outcomes: Identify molecular signatures Predict patient response Individualize prevention strategies Optimize care delivery ■ (765) ■ Mann Hall, Suite 105 Oncological Sciences Center
Cancer Research Clinical Partnership Foster Collaborations between Local Clinicians and OSC Faculty Goals Provide clinical input early in cancer research Provide educational opportunities for faculty on preclinical/clinical topics Hold workshops in partnership with local oncologists Outcome Positively impact translation of Purdue technology to the clinic ■ (765) ■ Mann Hall, Suite 105 Oncological Sciences Center
Cancer, Culture & Community Partnering with the Liberal Arts Community to Understand the Human Response to Cancer Goal Establish a program focused on the human response to cancer as revealed through literature and the visual arts Outcome Annual colloquium featuring nationally renowned writer or artist Education: Venue for interactions with Purdue students & faculty Engagement: Community involvement in expression of the human response to cancer ■ (765) ■ Mann Hall, Suite 105 Oncological Sciences Center