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Arizona State University Takes a Stand Against Cancer

Every year, approximately 2 million people in the United States receive a cancer diagnosis, with over 600,000 facing aggressive forms of the disease that either spread or become unresponsive to standard therapies. In light of this challenging landscape, Arizona State University (ASU) has initiated a groundbreaking project aimed at revolutionizing cancer treatment by leveraging personalized care methodologies.

Announced on June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, revealed a substantial allocation of up to $142 million for innovative research into personalized cancer detection and treatment strategies. ASU is honored to be among a prestigious group of participating institutions, including noted research centers like MIT, Stanford, UC San Diego, and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

This ambitious research initiative endeavors to empower medical professionals with cutting-edge computer modeling, new medical diagnostic tests, and versatile clinical trials, all focused on ensuring timely and effective interventions for patients. ASU's specific role will involve the development of advanced computational tools that can accurately forecast cancer growth and mutations, enabling proactive, rather than reactive, treatment strategies.

According to Sally C. Morton, executive vice president of ASU Knowledge Enterprise, “Nearly everyone knows someone whose life has been affected by cancer. This effort exemplifies the essential work being conducted by ASU researchers for the collective good of society, highlighting the critical role of university-based research for the American populace.