The Fund for Science and Technology awards $500 million to four grantees in Seattle for immunotherapy research, climate science

Letai: Perceptions aside, money is flowing and the cancer research infrastructure is sturdy
NCI expects record-breaking spending on extramural research

Over the course of his first six months as NCI director, Anthony Letai has contended with federal budget turbulence, a record-setting government shutdown, and concerns about the flow of over research dollars.

April 10, 2026

Vol.52 No.14

By Claire Marie Porter and Paul Goldberg

California state-funded institute scraps selection process that put cancer projects at a disadvantage
Cancer researchers are resubmitting applications to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, a state agency tasked with awarding billions of dollars of scientific funding for stem cell and gene therapy, has rescinded a controversial policy that was disrupting the flow of funding to cancer research.

NCI slated to get a $9 million raise as Trump’s budget proposes about 10% cut for NIH

Budgets can surprise you, and the White House budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 is more surprising than most.

April 03, 2026

Vol.52 No.13

By Paul Goldberg

Funding Opportunities

SITC seeks applications for two fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer fellowship opportunities. This year, SITC is offering two fellowships totaling $150,000 in funding.

March 20, 2026

Vol.52 No.11

Guest Editorial

As more people are surviving cancer, we must continue funding bold science

The cancer research community has a reason to celebrate. For the first time, 70% of people are living at least five years beyond their cancer diagnosis. And, as importantly, cancer death rates have been dropping relentlessly—by more than a third since 1991.

Mass General Brigham receives $50M gift for gene and cell therapy research

Mass General Brigham has received a $50 million gift for gene and cell therapy research. The gift, made by anonymous donors, will advance clinical research by experts at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute and throughout the system, to deliver treatments for patients with cancer and other diseases.

March 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.10

The Fund for Science and Technology awards $500 million to four grantees in Seattle for immunotherapy research, climate science

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The Fund for Science and Technology awards $500 million to four grantees in Seattle for immunotherapy research, climate science

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Letai: Perceptions aside, money is flowing and the cancer research infrastructure is sturdyNCI expects record-breaking spending on extramural research

California state-funded institute scraps selection process that put cancer projects at a disadvantageCancer researchers are resubmitting applications to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine

NCI slated to get a $9 million raise as Trump’s budget proposes about 10% cut for NIH

SITC seeks applications for two fellowships

As more people are surviving cancer, we must continue funding bold science

Mass General Brigham receives $50M gift for gene and cell therapy research

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Letai: Perceptions aside, money is flowing and the cancer research infrastructure is sturdy
NCI expects record-breaking spending on extramural research

California state-funded institute scraps selection process that put cancer projects at a disadvantage
Cancer researchers are resubmitting applications to the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine