Cancer Center Director: Tony Hunter, Ph.D. 10010 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 453-4100 X1385 Fax: (858) 457-4765 Visit Website

The Cancer Center at the Salk Institute was established in 1970. The Institute was awarded a Cancer Center Support Grant in 1973 that continues today. The Cancer Center includes 27 faculty members, 150 postdoctoral researchers, 34 graduate students, and 80 research assistants. It occupies 60,000 sq. ft. of laboratory space, and accounts for about 50% of the total research of the Institute. Research in the Cancer Center is supported by competitively awarded grants of approximately $16 million direct costs, Institute funds, and grants from foundations and private sources. Major areas of research include molecular biology and genetics, growth control, and cell and developmental biology.