The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy awards over $1M to five early-stage career cancer researchers

Brown University names the Giuliani RNA Center in recognition of gift

Brown University will name its emerging research center focused on RNA science the Giuliani RNA Center, in recognition of a gift from health care investor and Brown trustee Giammaria Giuliani and his wife, Sabrina.

October 03, 2025

Vol.51 No.36

In Brief

Curebound Cancer Challenge raises $4M to fund research in San Diego

Over 3,000 riders, runners, walkers, and spinners joined forces at UC San Diego last month for the 2025 Curebound Cancer Challenge (formerly Padres Pedal the Cause), generating $4 million to advance cancer research in the San Diego region.

October 03, 2025

Vol.51 No.36

In Brief

Cancer Grand Challenges announces 12 shortlisted teams for prizes up to £20M

Twelve leading research teams from around the world have been shortlisted for Cancer Grand Challenges’ fifth funding round. The teams will present final proposals to a panel of leading international scientists in December, with winners receiving up to £20 million each.

September 26, 2025

Vol.51 No.35

In Brief

UNM’s Kimberly Leslie awarded $12.9M NCI grant to study endometrial cancer

Kimberly Leslie, a professor at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center, was awarded a 5-year, $12.9 million grant from NCI. Leslie and her research team, which includes scientists from the Universities of Iowa, Utah, Kansas, Virginia, and California at San Diego, will study all available hormonal regimens to prevent and treat endometrial cancer.

September 26, 2025

Vol.51 No.35

In Brief

Frank McCormick to receive the $1 M inaugural Stephenson Global Prize

Frank McCormick, of the University of California San Francisco, a pioneering scientist whose discoveries have transformed the understanding of RAS-driven cancers, was selected as recipient of the inaugural Stephenson Global Prize.

September 19, 2025

Vol.51 No.34

In Brief

NCORP recognizes Kathleen Yost Butler, Kamara Mertz-Rivera, Jordan Vogelsberg with 2025 awards

The NCI Community Oncology Research Program selected Kathleen Yost Butler and Kamara Mertz-Rivera as recipients of this year’s outstanding principal investigator and administrator, respectively, at the 2025 NCORP annual meeting in Bethesda.

September 19, 2025

Vol.51 No.34

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy awards over $1M to five early-stage career cancer researchers

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

Brown University names the Giuliani RNA Center in recognition of gift

Curebound Cancer Challenge raises $4M to fund research in San Diego

Cancer Grand Challenges announces 12 shortlisted teams for prizes up to £20M

UNM’s Kimberly Leslie awarded $12.9M NCI grant to study endometrial cancer

Frank McCormick to receive the $1 M inaugural Stephenson Global Prize

NCORP recognizes Kathleen Yost Butler, Kamara Mertz-Rivera, Jordan Vogelsberg with 2025 awards

Renew today!

Subscriber content

Never miss an issue!

Login