Background
Purpose
To assist with the pursuit of National Cancer Institute
designation by demonstrating research and education collaboration
amongst key hospitals and research institutions for the benefit
of the region.
Functions
Assist with the pursuit of National Cancer Institute designation
by demonstrating research and education collaboration of key hospitals
and research institutions for the benefit of the region, the University
of Kansas and the State of Kansas.
- Provide input for the strategic
planning for NCI-designation.
- Provide
input on research programs leveraging unique regional strengths
- Assist with and offer advice on philanthropic plans to
support the University of Kansas’ ten year cancer strategic
plan
- Evaluate
potential joint strategic investments of a scale that require
collaboration (example: Proton Beam Therapy).
Governance
The MCA Partners Advisory Board serves
in an advisory capacity to the Director of the University of
Kansas Cancer Center and the Chief Executive Officer of the Midwest
Cancer Alliance. The
Chief Executive Officer of each health care and research institution
serves as the member of the MCA Partners Advisory Board. The
board is chaired by Gary Sherrer, former lieutenant governor of
Kansas. Each member serves as an equal partner with rights
and responsibilities regarding research, education, philanthropy
and community benefit.
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