About Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah ( the U ) is the National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah , Idaho , Montana , Nevada , and Wyoming . With a legacy of innovative cancer research , groundbreaking discoveries , and world-class patient care , we are transforming the way cancer is understood , prevented , diagnosed , treated , and survived . Huntsman Cancer Institute focuses on delivering a cancer-free frontier to all communities in the area we serve . We have more than 300 open clinical trials and 250 research teams studying cancer at any given time . More genes for inherited cancers have been discovered at Huntsman Cancer Institute than at any other cancer center . Our scientists are world-renowned for understanding how cancer begins and using that knowledge to develop innovative approaches to treat each patient ’ s unique disease . Huntsman Cancer Institute was founded by Jon M . and Karen Huntsman .