Team Science
Our V funded researchers and scientists. An all-star lineup for the future of cancer research, helping to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives
Taking a research risk yields a completely new cancer therapy target
Much of today’s cancer research focuses on making current treatments better. While…
Find out moreBig Ideas: Hector Franco, Ph.D.
When the first human genome was sequenced back in 2001, the project…
Find out moreBig Ideas: Elda Grabocka, Ph.D.
When people get tired or stressed, we may grab a quick snack…
Find out morePioneering a personalized approach to immunotherapy and immunotherapy combinations
Although immunotherapies have revolutionized cancer treatment, they don’t help every patient. Only…
Find out moreBig Ideas: Ben Vincent, M.D.
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) makes up only about 10-15% of all…
Find out moreFinding cancer’s weak spots
Many childhood cancers are now very treatable thanks to new approaches to…
Find out moreBig Ideas: Patrick Brown, M.D.
As more funding leads to more research, we continue to see improvements…
Find out moreWhat can tumors teach us?
Although great strides have been made in treating cancer, there are still…
Find out moreBig Ideas: Stephan Grupp, M.D., Ph.D.
B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is the most common cancer in kids.…
Find out moreBig Ideas: Michael Shen, Ph.D.
Their name may sound like something out of a sci-fi novel, but…
Find out moreMaking treatments more powerful—and more practical
For many people with cancer, receiving life-saving treatments such as chemotherapy requires…
Find out moreBig Ideas: Dr. Alan Friedman, M.D.
The V Foundation has awarded nearly $55 million in grants towards pediatric…
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