Membership Resources
The University of Colorado Cancer Center was established in 1988. Our 400+ members are renowned scientists and clinicians from across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region who are interested in collaborating with others to understand the basic mechanisms of cancer, discover and create new tests, treatments and therapies, design and participate in clinical trials and pursue solutions for preventing and controlling cancer in our community and across the world.
Become a Member
The University of Colorado Cancer Center (the “Center”) has been designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. The Center receives support from the National Cancer Institute under Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) P30CA046934. The cancer center has 6 members: University of Colorado Denver, University of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University, University of Colorado Hospital, Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Denver VA Medical Center. Our ability to maintain this designation and grant is dependent upon having center members that focus on cancer research.
Application Process
Application for membership is voluntary and connotes agreement by the applicant with the Center's mission, objectives and requirements. Please read the Membership Guidelines prior to applying.
Application Procedures (Please complete the following):
- Review the Membership Guidelines
- Complete a membership application
- Provide a 1 page or shorter statement of the cancer relevance of your research
- Provide a current NIH-style biographical sketch
A recommendation for approval of membership by the Program Leaders will be brought before the Governance Committee who will make the final decision. Meetings are held monthly.