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83 cancer research grants

The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) has awarded 83 cancer research grants (28 new and 55 continuing) worth almost $5 million for the 2022-2023 funding year. ICRF’s funding has now reached 2,730 grants totaling more than $87.5 million. https://myemail.constantcontact.com/September-Newsletter–New-Grants-Announced–ICRF-Researcher-Predicts-End-to-Childhood-Cancer.html?soid=1101179113160&aid=GbdFVS7Qn8M

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74 new cancer research grants

The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) has announced 74 new cancer research grants valued at over $4.6 million, that will be funded in 2021/22. https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/israel-cancer-research-fund-receives-74-new-grants-679387 https://www.icrfonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-Funded-Grant-Synopses-as-of-9.1.21.pdf

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Ribbons of Hope

The Israel Cancer Research Fund is holding a virtual gala on 10th Aug to raise funds to help the most promising Israeli scientists advance ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. ICRF has already provided more than 2,500 grants that … Continue reading

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Searching for pancreatic cancer cures

This article describes the work of 3 Israeli scientists who received grants from the Israel Cancer Research Fund to research pancreatic cancer therapies. They include cell profiling to find early-stage markers; how glucose affects resistance; and cancer spreading along nerve … Continue reading

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Countering the side-effects of cancer treatment

The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) has given $72 million for Israeli cancer research. Much of this is used by scientists to develop treatments that alleviate the damage from chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy.  Several examples are given in this link. … Continue reading

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More funds for cancer research

Every year (see here) the Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) awards grants to Israeli researchers working to find cures and treatments for cancer. This year its 69 grants of $4.3 million focus on cancer genetics, targeted cancer therapies and immunotherapy. … Continue reading

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Israeli cancer research charity gets top rating

The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) received a top 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator, the world’s premier charity evaluator. ICRF has given 2,115 grants worth over $52 million to Israeli cancer researchers, leading to significant breakthroughs. http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=5921#.VakFjvnn-YA http://www.icrf.org.il/en/

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Israel funds cancer research

(Thanks to Israel21c) The Israel Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) has made 94 new research grants for the 2014/15 year, totaling a record $3,453,332.  Since 1977, ICRF has made 2,115 grants, totaling over $52 million.  Successes include 3 top cancer treatments … Continue reading

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