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Sarah DeBord Memorial Grant

Status: Actively funding research

Geographic Scope: Minnesota, United States

Focus Areas: Colorectal cancer research with emphasis on symptom management, survivorship, and quality of life

Background: Memorial grant supporting innovative research into colorectal cancer care and patient outcomes.

    2026 Funded Project

  • Recipient: Houda Cohen, MD, PhD - Postdoctoral Associate, University of Minnesota
  • Project: "Novel preclinical model of advanced heart disease in colorectal cancer patients and survivors"
  • Focus: First preclinical model designed to study how colorectal cancer affects heart function over time, aiming to reduce debilitating symptoms and improve quality of life for survivors

    2025 Funded Project

  • Recipient: Arjun Gupta, MD - Assistant Professor, Medical Oncology, University of Minnesota
  • Project: "CALMS-CRC: Cannabis for ALleviating and Managing Symptoms in ColoRectal Cancer: A Randomized Phase 2 Clinical Trial"
  • Focus: Testing effectiveness of cannabis for managing pain, nausea, and appetite loss in patients with advanced colorectal cancer

    Contact Information

  • Application/Administrative Inquiries: sandy.m@minnesotacolorectal.org
  • Scientific/Grant Requirements Questions: star0044@umn.edu

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