Cancer Research Institute issues 93 awards totaling $37 million

OMB’s plan to increase political control of science faces stiff opposition on Capitol Hill

The Trump administration has a fight on its hands as it pushes forward with a plan to exert greater political control over government funding of science.

ARPA-H awards up to $160M to advance personalized curative medicines for rare genetic diseases

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced the teams for the Treating Hereditary Rare Diseases with In Vivo Precision Genetic Medicines (THRIVE) program—a critical investment toward bringing new treatments to patients faster and curing rare genetic pediatric diseases.

July 10, 2026

Vol.52 No.27

Cancer Policy

OMB draft rule politicizing research should be rescinded, House Dems urge in a letter to Bhattacharya

Democratic leaders of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce are urging NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya to voice objections to a proposed rule from the Office of Management and Budget that would give the administration unprecedented political control over government-funded science.

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center receives $27M gift to advance cancer research

The Medical College of Wisconsin announced a $27 million gift from Tim and Barbara Michels and the Michels Family Foundation to the MCW Cancer Center. This represents the largest personal gift ever to the MCW Cancer Center.

June 26, 2026

Vol.52 No.25

In Brief

Lymphoma Research Foundation awards $4M in grants to 24 scientists

The Lymphoma Research Foundation has awarded 24 research grants totaling $3.9 million to support investigations to improve the diagnosis and treatment of lymphoma.

June 26, 2026

Vol.52 No.25

In Brief

Fred Hutch announces eight winners of Dr. Eddie Méndez Award

Fred Hutch Cancer Center announced eight recipients of this year’s Dr. Eddie Méndez Scholar Award. The annual award recognizes the work of exceptional early-career scientists who are studying cancer, infectious diseases and basic sciences.

June 26, 2026

Vol.52 No.25

Cancer Research Institute issues 93 awards totaling $37 million

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