Stand Up To Cancer announced grants to several teams of leading cancer investigators in support of cutting-edge research in a variety of cancers including head and neck, pediatric, pancreatic, breast, rectal, and gastro-esophageal cancers, as well as research focused on how the microbiome communicates with the immune system.
Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced a class of scholars from its annual Childhood Cancer Scholarship Program for families affected by childhood cancer. The program provides scholarships to students affected by a diagnosis—either as survivors themselves or as siblings—enabling recipients to chase their dreams and transform their experience into purpose.
