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American Academy of Neurology Institute
The American Academy of Neurology Institute provided $150,000 to support the clinical research of Dana-Farber neurooncologist and palliative care specialist John Rhee, MD, MPH. The funds will help accelerate his work elevating care standards and developing therapeutic strategies that are better-tolerated than current options for glioma patients.
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American-Italian Cancer Foundation
The American-Italian Cancer Foundation, a New York-based nonprofit that funds postdoctorate research fellowships for Italian scientists, provided $120,000 in support of Dana-Farber researchers Edoardo Garbo, MD, and Francesco Paoloni, MD. Their lung cancer research aligns with the foundation’s mission to advance treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.
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2024 BMW Berlin-Marathon team
Eleven dedicated Run for Dana-Farber team members made history at the BMW Berlin-Marathon, becoming the first team to represent Dana-Farber in one of the international Abbott World Marathon Majors. Together, they raised $111,589 to help Dana-Farber continue racing toward a better future for patients everywhere.
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Charles A. King Trust
Sara Elizabeth O’Brien Trust, through the Charles A. King Trust Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program, is supporting Sander Lambo, PhD, and Zheqi Li, PhD, with grants totaling $412,400. Lambo’s research seeks to learn more about cell growth pathways of aggressive pediatric brain cancer, while Li studies how protein alterations impact the development of triple-negative breast cancer.
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David Oifer and Linda Zarchin
A $150,000 gift from David Oifer and Linda Zarchin will expand support for Dana-Farber’s Matilda Rose Danoff Fund for Pediatric Spinal Cord Tumor Research. Led by Aaron Yeo, MD, the fund is advancing the understanding and treatment of pediatric spinal cord tumors. Cumulative support from David Oifer and Linda Zarchin, the Assadour O. Tavitian Trust,…
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David and Kristen Barrett
Long-time Dana-Farber supporters, Trustee David Barrett and his wife, Kristin, have made a recent gift of $100,000 to the Trustee Annual Fund, and continue to transform cancer care. Their previous gifts have supported multiple research initiatives, including those led by Dana-Farber’s Jeff Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, Jennifer Ligibel, MD, and Eric Winer, MD amongst others.
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DKMS
Dana-Farber investigator Nicoletta Cieri, MD, PhD, was awarded the DKMS John Hansen Research Grant of more than $250,000. Her research efforts focus on improving the lives of those battling blood cancers and blood disorders through the development of innovative treatment options.
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Helen Hay Whitney Foundation
A $225,000 grant from the Helen Hay Whitney Foundation was awarded to Douglas Wassarman, PhD, for research into pathways for disease regulation through the modification of specific molecules within genetic material. With the foundation’s help, he can drive progress in this area while growing under the mentorship of Dana-Farber’s expert faculty.
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Karen O’Connor and Bruce MacGregor
Karen O’Connor and Bruce MacGregor made a generous $100,000 commitment, renewing their support of melanoma research under the leadership of Rizwan Haq, MD, PhD. Their impactful philanthropy is driving innovative studies in immunotherapy, including those targeting anti-tumor immunity, aiming to uncover new treatments and improve outcomes for melanoma patients worldwide.
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Levi Garraway
Dana-Farber Trustee Levi Garraway, MD, PhD, has supported the Trustee Science Committee Fellowships with a generous $250,000 gift—adding a third year to the fellowship. Created to advance the research and cultivate the talent of scientists at all levels, this gift will further support fellows who are committed to finding new and innovative ways to defy…
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