Julie Swedberg YOLO Early Career Research Award

Julie Swedberg YOLO Early Career Research Award

Funder: A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation

Focus: Outstanding contributions to U.S. lung cancer research field and lung cancer patient outcomes; early-career researchers

Award Amount: Not specified in available materials

Geographic Scope: National (United States)

Background: Named in honor of Julie A. Swedberg, who passed away on April 1, 2023, at age 48 after a seven-year battle with lung cancer. Julie had never smoked but had exposure to radon and asbestos. She was a committed volunteer at A Breath of Hope, serving as a patient voice and advocate on the ABOH research committee. Her family created this award to recognize early-career researchers and honor the YOLO (You Only Live Once) philosophy that defined Julie's life.

Award Type: Recognition award for outstanding early-career researchers

Eligibility:

Early-career researchers in lung cancer field

Open to researchers at U.S. institutions

Highly competitive selection process

Research Focus Areas:

Novel mechanisms of resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments

Immunotherapy resistance in lung cancer

Innovative approaches to lung cancer treatment

Recent Recipients:

2024: Dr. Jessica Konen, Emory University Winship Cancer Institute - "MiR-29 as a master regulator of anti-tumor immunity"

Contact: A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation, 1101 E. 78th St., Suite 102, Bloomington, MN 55420 | (952) 405-9201 | abreathofhope.org