The University of Iowa is beginning to plan for the construction of a new cancer-focused research building on the west side of campus that will provide the ability to perform state-of-the-art cancer-themed research and enhance existing collaborations among the UI’s health sciences colleges and programs.

“Iowa has one of the fastest-growing rates of new cancers in the country,” says Denise Jamieson, vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.

“This project will allow UI Health Care to remain competitive in both recruitment and retention of world-class faculty, staff, and trainees.”