Civil Municipal - July 2024

Bringing Comprehensive Cancer Research and Care to Utah Valley and Beyond In June 2023, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah announced a plan to build a comprehensive cancer center in Vineyard, Utah County. Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in Utah and the United States. As the federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for the Mountain West, Huntsman Cancer Institute meets the highest national standards for seamless integration of cancer research and care. Our focus on the genetic basis of cancer advanced precision cancer treatments used worldwide. Innovative programs in digital oncology at our Vineyard campus will examine how we can best serve cancer patients who live far from a major medical center. Proximity to Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University, and other institutions opens new pathways for students interested in cancer research and health care careers. A location in Utah’s technology hub will provide additional opportunities for business collaborations focused on eradicating suffering caused by cancer. “ We call this ‘Project Unite,’ as it is truly a partnership, collaboration, team, and commitment of all of us together, linking arms to improve the health of our communities.” –Mary Beckerle, PhD, CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute huntsmancancer.org/vineyard LEARN MORE TRAIN STUDENTS in collaboration with UVU and BYU GENERATE BUSINESS and innovation opportunities ADVANCE FRONTIERS in cancer research and education ENHANCE ACCESS to world-class cancer care We’re opening a new campus in Vineyard that will ... COMPREHENSIVE CANCER RESEARCH AND CARE HUNTSMAN CANCER INSTITUTE is bringing toUTAH COUNTY.

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