American Friends of Cancer Research, Inc.
About
American Friends of Cancer Research is an independent, US-registered not-for-profit that supports large-scale, global research collaborations aimed at transformational breakthroughs in understanding cancer. Working alongside other scientific funders, including Cancer Research UK, it backs research that can lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancers. The organization invites like-minded individuals and organizations to partner with it to help build a global community and tackle the disease’s toughest challenges.
Its flagship commitment is Cancer Grand Challenges, a global initiative co-founded in 2020 by the US National Cancer Institute and Cancer Research UK, the two largest funders of cancer research in the world. The initiative builds an elite, interdisciplinary community to take on cancer’s most complex problems, aiming to change how team science is conducted and to translate discoveries into benefits for patients and the public. Funded teams are encouraged to rise above traditional boundaries.
What to Know
- Cancer Grand Challenges teams can receive awards of up to $25 million.
- The organization supports additional initiatives in partnership with Cancer Research UK and others.
- Donations can be made directly through its website.
- It is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
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