AACR-Torrey Coast Foundation Transpacific Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research Partnership Grant

AACR-Torrey Coast Foundation Transpacific Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research Partnership Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Association for Cancer Research
Amount: Up to US $400,000
Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Summary

The AACR-Torrey Coast Foundation Transpacific Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research Partnership Grant supports innovative research on upper gastrointestinal malignancies, which are responsible for over one million deaths globally in 2023. This grant encourages collaboration between U.S. and Asian institutions, focusing on resistance, metastasis, and novel treatment strategies. Proposals should detail plans for clinical translation and are open to researchers at all career stages, especially those new to upper GI cancer research.

Overview

American Association for Cancer Research The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer research organization dedicated to accelerating the conquest of cancer. Mission The mission of the American Association for Cancer Research is to prevent and cure cancer through: Research Education Communication Collaboration Science Policy and Advocacy Funding for Cancer Research Through its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world. AACR-Torrey Coast Foundation Transpacific Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research Partnership Grant Upper gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies are among the most lethal tumor types, contributing to over one million deaths worldwide in 2023 from the combined toll of gastric and esophageal cancers. These tumors present formidable challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes, underscoring the urgent need for innovative approaches to enhance patient care and survival. The AACR and the Torrey Coast Foundation are committed to supporting high-impact research projects that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients affected by these diseases. The AACR-Torrey Coast Foundation Transpacific Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research Partnership Grant is intended to support a multi-institutional team with Principal Investigators from at least one institution in the United States and one in Asia. The focus is on collaborative research in gastric or esophageal cancer, specifically in areas such as resistance, metastasis, innovative treatment strategies (including identifying and characterizing novel targets), and cellular and immunotherapies. Proposals must include plans indicating how the work will be translated into the clinic, including an estimated timeline. Applications are invited from researchers at all career stages, especially those new to the field of upper GI cancers. Those with expertise in other areas are especially encouraged to apply, provided they have promising ideas and approaches that can be applied to upper GI cancer research. To facilitate involvement of investigators who are new to the field, preclinical resources (cell lines, organoids, and mouse models) will be made available to researchers upon request.

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