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Partnership Highlights

Together, IAMI and Children's Mercy Kansas City have advanced several discoveries to patient treatments.

Children's Mercy

Innovation and discovery drive the partnership between The University of Kansas Cancer Center and IAMI.

KU Cancer Center

KU Endowment financially supports IAMI to bring new drugs and treatments to the market.

KU Endowment website


News & Events

August 21, 2026

Members of IAMI had the opportunity to participate in the beam signing for the new University of Kansas Cancer Center building. During the topping-off ceremony on August 21, faculty, staff, patients, donors, and construction partners signed a steel beam, symbolizing the shared commitment behind this transformative project. Their signatures reflect the collective dedication that will help shape the future of cancer care.

collage of photos of signing on beam

Your Mark

Building a future beyond cancer

This beam is one small piece of our global-destination cancer center that will bring world-class patient care and cancer research together side-by-side, making a lasting impact for generations to come.

We invite you to add your name, a message of encouragement or words of hope. Your signature will become a lasting part of the building and a meaningful symbol of the people who make our mission possible.

Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation

Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Mailstop 1027
Kansas City, KS 66160
913-588-3744
Email: kdean2@kumc.edu