Pancreatic cancer has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers, and it is difficult to detect early. Most detection methods that work for other cancers have been unsuccessful in finding pancreatic tumors. Professor Lucio Frydman and his team at The Weizmann Institute of Science is developing an alternative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique that can result in tumors becoming visible in MRI scans. This work shows promise for earlier detection of pancreatic cancer and brings renewed hope to patients and their families worldwide. Learn more about this work here: https://lnkd.in/ekKRVcW3
Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF)
Non-profit Organizations
New York, New York 825 followers
The Answer to Cancer is Research. Visit us on Facebook and Twitter: @ICRFONLINE
About us
Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) supports the best and brightest scientists conducting groundbreaking cancer research in Israel. Our goal is to end the suffering caused by cancer. The Answer to Cancer Is Research. ABOUT US: Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) is the largest nonprofit in North America dedicated solely to supporting groundbreaking cancer research in Israel. ICRF was established in 1975 by a group of dedicated and visionary scientists, physicians and philanthropists in the U.S. and Canada. Their goal: to enable the most promising Israeli scientists to continue their important work in Israel where funds to support basic cancer research remain scarce, leaving too many promising investigations in need of funding. To date, ICRF has invested over $78 million in the most impactful Israeli cancer research, awarding more than 2,500 grants to scientists at all of the leading academic and research institutions throughout the country. ICRF grantees are selected through a rigorous annual peer review process conducted by a world-class Scientific Review Panel (SRP). To insure the most value for every donor dollar, ICRF awards go directly to the researcher without any university or research institute overhead reduction. ICRF-funded research has led to transformative discoveries for treating multiple myeloma, chronic myelogenous leukemia and other life-threatening tumors. More recently, Israeli scientists have made major contributions to immunotherapy research and targeted therapies. Today, ICRF has active chapters across the U.S., Canada and Israel. The International Executive Office is located in New York, NY.
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https://www.icrfonline.org/
External link for Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF)
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1975
- Specialties
- cancer research, nobel prize, scientific review panel, research, grant making, and fundraising
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Primary
52 Vanderbilt Avenue
1510
New York, New York 10017, US
Employees at Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF)
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Anthony R. Elman
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Michael Kaufman
Retired Medical Writer/Editor; Investigative Reporter; Columnist; Former Teaching Fellow at NYC Teaching Fellows.
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Paul Sassieni, NACD.DC
Global Capital Markets Credit and Market Risk Executive. NACD Certified Director
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Amir Wagner
Strategic Business & Branding consultancy | Free spirit Entrepreneurship
Updates
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July 17th is Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Glioblastoma is the deadliest and most common form of brain cancer, with a five-year survival rate of only 6.9 percent. It accounts for approximately half of all primary malignant brain tumors in the United States. Professor Ravid Straussman, funded by The ICRF - Mark Foundation for Cancer Research Project Grant, is determined to find ways to change the game for people and their loved ones devastated by glioblastoma’s wrath. We met with him to learn more about his work in this area, what drives him forward, and why he’s confident that Israel’s research in glioblastoma and in all types of cancer will prevail — today and in the future. Learn more: https://conta.cc/3YewMSC #glioblastoma #glioblastomaawareness #glioblastomaawarenessday #cancerresearch #israel Ravid Straussman Weizmann Institute of Science
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Congratulations to Dr. Orit Kaidar-Person and her team for publishing “A BRILLIANT-BRCA study: residual breast tissue after mastectomy and reconstruction” in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. Dr. Orit Kaidar-Person, based at Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, is the recipient of the Conquer Cancer - Israel Cancer Research Fund Career Development Award. We’re proud to support her and all our dedicated scientists in the fight against cancer. ICRF is grateful to be partners on this grant with Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation #breastcancer #breastcancerresearch #brca
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July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is often referred to as the “forgotten cancer” because it is rare in adults. ICRF is fortunate to benefit from the expertise of Jason Sicklick, MD, FACS*, Chair of ICRF’s Scientific Review Panel’s (SRP) Clinical Oncology and Therapeutics (COT) panel. We took a moment with him to learn about the challenges related to sarcoma and what he believes the future holds for understanding and treating it. Dr. Sicklick is Professor of Surgery and Adjunct Professor of Pharmacology at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4cS0tNC UC San Diego School of Medicine #sarcomaawareness #sarcomaawarenessmonth
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Thank you for helping us raise more than $250,000 for cancer research at the ICRF Sandy Herzfeld Memorial Golf Outing. A special thank you goes out to our incredible event co-chairs Sam Herzfeld and Jesse Berland and to our event committee. We’re grateful for our amazing sponsors, those who purchased foursomes, golfers, and to all who showed up or contributed to this event in a meaningful way.
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Professor Tal Burstyn-Cohen, recipient of the ICRF – Joseph Safra Memorial Grant for Glioblastoma Research, aims to change the outlook for those suffering from glioblastoma (GBM), the most prevalent malignant brain cancer, affecting over 300,000 people globally each year. The disease not only carries a high mortality rate, but also causes a rapid decline in neurological function, leading to significant emotional and financial strain for patients and their families. Learn more about the work Prof. Burstyn-Cohen is doing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem https://lnkd.in/ezEiS5_j
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Professor Ariel Munitz is a father of three children currently serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), a marathon runner for charity, and a true mensch – always looking to help others. Immediately after October 7th, without hesitation, he went back to his former IDF unit and volunteered to serve. Inspired by the selflessness of others and the powerful way the people of Israel uplift each other, Prof. Munitz felt compelled to do even more. Just weeks ago, he donated a kidney to save the life of someone he doesn’t even know. As Father’s Day approaches, we’re honored to share more about Prof. Ariel Munitz beyond his lab coat and microscope at Tel Aviv University. Check out his incredible story: https://lnkd.in/eK349Cvw
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June is Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month, and we’re proud to highlight the research of Professor Yifat Merbl, which ICRF funds in collaboration with Cancer Research Institute (CRI), a leader in cancer immunotherapy research. Prof. Merbl recently received the Technology Impact Award from both organizations in recognition of the potential of her lab’s research in immunotherapy and cancer. This work will begin in July. The Merbl lab’s current research, also made possible by an ICRF-CRI partnership, wraps up later this month. Take a closer look at Prof. Merbl and her team’s critical immunotherapy work: https://lnkd.in/eKaGej-7
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June is National Cancer Survivor Month, and we’re excited to highlight a survivor whose life’s mission is to improve the odds for cancer patients everywhere. Learn about ICRF Executive Director Alan Herman’s journey, find out how he navigated the worst and best moments of his life simultaneously, read his powerful message to cancer survivors and their families, and see why he believes so deeply in cancer research in Israel. #NationalCancerSurvivorsMonth #NationalCancerSurvivorMonth #CancerSurvivors #cancerresearch #Israel Check out Alan’s story here: https://lnkd.in/e26hwNiE
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We’re excited to introduce our Summer 2024 Newsletter. Read about National Cancer Survivors Month, immunotherapy research, superstar scientists, Bob Marley, and more. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eRxJehZn
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