Fifty-five fellows and junior faculty to receive funding for innovative research proposals in 2008
The ASCO Cancer Foundation supports educational programs of the highest quality in cancer care and ensures capable leadership and scientific investigation for the oncology community of tomorrow through its prestigious grants program. In 2008, the ASCO Grants Selection Committee has recognized the early clinical work of 55 oncologists through the presentation of 42 Young Investigator Awards (YIAs) and 13 Career Development Awards (CDAs).
This year, The ASCO Cancer Foundation Grants Program is celebrating its 25th year of supporting oncology’s best and brightest through grants and awards for promising research that advances the field of cancer care. Since the inception of the grants program in 1983, the Society has awarded more than $40 million in support of clinical investigations conducted by deserving researchers. The growth of the program is made possible by the continued generous support of the pharmaceutical industry, private businesses, foundations, and individuals.
The ASCO Cancer Foundation supports the Society’s education and research mission worldwide. In addition to the YIAs and CDAs, The ASCO Cancer Foundation Grants Program has grown to include the Advanced Clinical Research Award (ACRA) and the Translational Research Professorship (TRP), which are designed to support the patient-oriented clinical or translational research of an investigator at the senior-level of his or her career. The ASCO Cancer Foundation Awards, which include the Merit Awards and International Development and Education Awards (IDEA), are designed to recognize high-quality clinicians and researchers, and to promote their career development by providing unique opportunities. (An overview of the Merit Awards program is available in Section B of this issue of ASCO Daily News. A list of IDEA recipients can be found in Section B of the Sunday issue )
The ASCO Cancer Foundation will honor the 2008 TRP, ACRA, CDA, YIA, IDEA, and Merit Award recipients during a special award ceremony to be held this morning. More information about The ASCO Cancer Foundation Grants and Awards Program is available on the Foundation’s website or in the “Grants & Awards” area of ASCO.org. Prospective applicants also can submit queries by sending an e-mail to grants@asco.org.
The ASCO Cancer Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Society and is dedicated to improving the lives of people with cancer through programs that support cutting-edge research and education in oncology. With the support of the oncology community and the public at large, The ASCO Cancer Foundation is making a world of difference in cancer care.
2008 Career Development Award recipients
2008 Young Investigator Award recipients
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