The University of Illinois Cancer Center names 2026 Pilot Project Award winners

Douglas Lowy and John Schiller to receive the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR award

The Pezcoller Foundation American Association for Cancer Research International Award for Extraordinary Achievement in Cancer Research will be presented to Douglas R. Lowy and John T. Schiller, both fellows of the AACR Academy, during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026.

March 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.10

In Brief

Hepatitis B and HIV Cure Consortium receive $24M NIAID grant to find hepatitis B cure

The multinational Hepatitis B and HIV Cure Consortium, colloquially known as the BICC, was recently established through the awarding of a five-year, $24 million grant from NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

March 13, 2026

Vol.52 No.10

In Brief

Fred Hutch announces 12 recipients of the annual Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

Fred Hutch Cancer Center announced the recipients of the Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award, which honors the exceptional achievements of graduate students in the biological sciences.

March 06, 2026

Vol.52 No.09

After a year, Stephenson institute sees a broader role in funding pancreatic cancer research, fostering collaborations
“We are not just funding research. We are building a trusted community.”

The Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute, established a little over a year ago with a $150 million gift from entrepreneurs and philanthropists A. Emmet Stephenson Jr. and Tessa Stephenson Brand, has refined its goals.

ARPA-H announces team awards focused on longevity research

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, an agency within HHS, announced the seven research teams across the United States funded through its PROactive Solutions for Prolonging Resilience program.

February 27, 2026

Vol.52 No.08

In Brief

University of Illinois Cancer Center creates collaborative Oncogeneralist Training Program

The University of Illinois Cancer Center has created training program focused on cancer prevention and survivorship for the next generation of leaders in preventive medicine and primary care.

February 20, 2026

Vol.52 No.07

The University of Illinois Cancer Center names 2026 Pilot Project Award winners

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The University of Illinois Cancer Center names 2026 Pilot Project Award winners

YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

Douglas Lowy and John Schiller to receive the 2026 Pezcoller Foundation-AACR award

Hepatitis B and HIV Cure Consortium receive $24M NIAID grant to find hepatitis B cure

Fred Hutch announces 12 recipients of the annual Harold M. Weintraub Graduate Student Award

After a year, Stephenson institute sees a broader role in funding pancreatic cancer research, fostering collaborations“We are not just funding research. We are building a trusted community.”

ARPA-H announces team awards focused on longevity research

University of Illinois Cancer Center creates collaborative Oncogeneralist Training Program

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After a year, Stephenson institute sees a broader role in funding pancreatic cancer research, fostering collaborations
“We are not just funding research. We are building a trusted community.”