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Cancer Research Grant - Blood Cancer Immunotherapy

KAY YOW CANCER FOUNDATION INC

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Funding Amount

$1,000,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Cancer Research Grant - Blood Cancer Immunotherapy

Award Amount: $1,000,000

Focus Area: Advancing next-generation immunotherapy for blood cancers, specifically natural killer (NK) cell therapy

Research Focus:

  • Enhancing the immune system's ability to recognize and destroy cancer cells

  • Improving how NK cells identify cancer cells

  • Removing barriers that limit their effectiveness

  • Helping NK cells remain active longer in the body

    • Diseases Covered: Blood cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma

    Award History:

  • Awarded April 2, 2026 to Todd A. Fehniger, M.D., Ph.D. at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  • Represents the Fund's continued $1 million research commitment

    • Organization Background:

  • Kay Yow Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization

  • Founded December 3, 2007

  • Named after legendary NC State women's basketball coach Kay Yow

  • Has awarded over $11 million total to support cancer research and programs

  • Committed to funding innovative research for all cancers affecting women

    • Review Process:

  • Reviewed and recommended by the V Foundation for Cancer Research Scientific Advisory Committee

  • Committee composed of nation's top doctors and scientists

  • Highly selective process ensuring funding goes to best researchers with bold ideas

    • Geographic Scope: United States

    Contact Information:

  • Kris Bowen: kris.bowen@kayyow.com

  • Kay Yow Cancer Fund

  • 4804 Page Creek Lane, Suite 118

  • Durham, NC 27703

  • Website: kayyow.com

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    cancerscience-research

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