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Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer death in the US, with about 150,000 new cases and 56,000 deaths occurring annually. With that in mind, the Center for Colon Cancer Research (CCCR) was established with funding from the National Institutes of Health Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant with the expressed purpose of providing new investigators with the guidance, financial support and front-line research technologies they need to make the break through discoveries that will lead to improved methods for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of colorectal cancer. CCCR is the first of its kind in South Carolina and is a driving force leading the development of innovative and groundbreaking research in colorectal cancer. By providing state-of-the-art technology, senior faculty mentors, and an infrastructure that offers multiple opportunities for academic and professional growth, it is the aim of CCCR to foster the progression of young scientists into independent investigators supported by peer-reviewed grants. In addition to fostering basic research, the CCCR has developed a robust outreach program aimed at promoting knowledge of colorectal cancer, and the importance of preventive screening. Awareness, education, and screening programs throughout South Carolina have been funded by agencies such as the BlueCross BlueShield Foundation of South Carolina, the South Carolina Legislature, the American Cancer Society, the Duke Endowment, and the South Carolin ... view more »

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