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.
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.
