|
Finding the Trigger Switch for Prostate Cancer
With backing from the PCF, Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D. has discovered how 'fused' genes can turn on the switch that lead to prostate cancer. Discoveries by his research team at the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology could lead the way to better prostate cancer therapeutics. Similar findings in leukemia led to significant therapies and increased survival rates.
Living With Prostate Cancer
Johns Hopkins prostate cancer surgeon Dr. Patrick Walsh answers the key questions in his book: Surviving Prostate Cancer.
Prostate Cancer Guide
Report to the Nation on Prostate Cancer covers
diagnosis to available treatment options. Includes tear-out section: Questions for Your Doctor. Download the entire guide here.
|
Medical Research Supporter Peter Grauer Joins PCF Board
Leading medical research supporter and Bloomberg, L.P. Chairman Peter Grauer has joined the PCF Board. In addition to running the leading financial media company in the world, Peter Grauer is a trustee of both Rockefeller University and the Irvington Institute for Immunological Research. He and other top supporters of PCF are also sponsoring a PCF 100 Young Investigator.
2008 PCF Challenge Awards
PCF Challenge Awards applications are due March 14, 2008 at 11:59 pm PST. PCF Challenge Awards are new multi-year collaborative funding programs for prostate cancer research. Click here.
2008 Young Investigator Awards
Young Investigator Awards sponsor and develop gifted investigators early in their careers to undertake the next generation of prostate cancer research. PCF is currently accepting applications. Click here to apply.
|
SAFEWAY, Inc. Funds Research & Raises Awareness
SAFEWAY, Inc. employees raised over $10 million for prostate cancer research last June. Under the stewardship of CEO Steve Burd, SAFEWAY, Inc. runs the leading awareness and fundraising effort for prostate cancer research. A prostate cancer survivor himself, Steve Burd is passionate about helping others avoid the disease. Steve Burd recently joined the PCF Board of Directors. Support the PCF by visiting Safeway, Inc. stores during June 2008 and "Help Keep Dad in the Game."
Message From Jean Fogelberg
|
