がん予防財団が$1百万の新たな研究助成金を授与

Feb 12, 2025

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Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is pleased to announce new funding for ten scientists who are exploring innovative approaches in artificial intelligence (AI) tools, developing new imaging platforms, addressing health disparities and more. Each scientist has been awarded $100,000 for a two-year period. Areas of focus include brain, breast, cervical, head and neck, kidney, lung, ovarian, prostate, skin (including melanoma), and uterine cancers.

These research projects have been awarded thanks to the generosity of Prevent Cancer Foundation donors. Read on for more on the 2025 research grantees or access more detailed information on their projects.

受給者: Tamar Berger, M.D, MHA
プロジェクト名： Detection of Molecular Biomarkers for Oral Cancer Prevention
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： Instructor in Clinical Investigation
機関： Rockefeller University, New York, N.Y., The Laboratory of Genome Maintenance

The study will look to identify early genetic changes in the cells lining the mouth of patients with Fanconi anemia (FA) before oral cancer develops (FA puts you at increased risk for oral cancer). If successful, the methods could be applied to other groups at increased risk for cancer—such as people who smoke heavily or patients who have had a bone marrow transplant—expanding cancer prevention efforts and saving lives.

受給者: Eric Brouzes, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Early Cervical Cancer Detection Using a Single Non-invasive Test
命名賞: Monalita & Fansly’s Spicy Grant for Cancer Prevention
位置： Professor
機関： Stony Brook University, New York, N.Y.

Cervical cancer, a highly preventable disease if detected at an early stage, remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in women worldwide. This project will develop a diagnostic test that is portable and handheld, making it inexpensive and usable in low-resource settings. This innovative approach will identify women with precancer and cancer in a single non-invasive test, having the potential to significantly improve cervical cancer screening rates and contribute to eliminating cervical cancer worldwide.

受給者: Jim Hu, M.D., MPH
プロジェクト名： Using Technology to Improve Prostate Cancer Screening Information Quality
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： Professor
機関： Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, N.Y.

This project aims to evaluate the link between the quality of online information about prostate cancer screening and attitudes toward these screenings. By guiding men to reliable resources, this project will enhance early detection efforts and contribute to reducing prostate cancer mortality among high-risk groups.

受給者: Mohammadhadi Khorrami, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Novel AI Imaging Tools for Early Detection and Invasion of Lung Cancer
命名賞: The Shure Family Charitable Foundation in memory of Max Shure
位置： Instructor
機関： Emory University, Atlanta, Ga.

Early detection and accurate classification of lung cancer are crucial for patient outcomes. This project aims to enhance early lung cancer detection and classification using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) tools, an innovative technique that can directly contribute to cancer mortality.

受給者: Lydia Pace, M.D., MPH
プロジェクト名： Racial Differences in Mammography After the 2024 USPSTF Recommendations
命名賞: 議会家族プログラム
位置： Associate Professor
機関： Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc., Boston, Mass.

The project will examine the impact of expanded breast cancer screening guidelines on screening and diagnostic imaging among Black women, who have a greater likelihood of dying from breast cancer compared to the general population and need access to timely diagnosis and treatment.

受給者: Aditi Sahu, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Integrating Non-invasive Biomarkers for Early Melanoma Diagnosis
命名賞: ヴィック・ファジオ記念基金
位置： Senior Research Scientist
機関： Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, N.Y.

This project will use a novel, non-invasive approach for biomarker discovery. Biomarkers will be used to develop a statistical risk classifier to identify pigmented lesions with the potential to become melanoma. This approach aims to enable early and accurate melanoma diagnosis while minimizing unnecessary benign biopsies.

受給者: Joseph Stember, M.D., Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Inpainting for Early Detection of Brain Tumors on MRI
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： Assistant Attending
機関： Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, N.Y.

This project aims to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to detect small brain tumors early in MRI scans, assisting radiologists in identifying cancer sooner. Early detection of brain cancer improves treatment outcomes and survival rates, ultimately saving lives.

受給者: Erin Tagai, Ph.D., MPH
プロジェクト名： Development of a ChatBot for Patients Receiving Genetic Testing Results
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： 助教授
機関： Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pa.

Genetic testing and cancer risk management can increase cancer prevention for thousands of U.S. adults annually. The proposed study will develop and evaluate a ChatBot intervention to increase patient understanding of genetic testing results, decrease distress for patients and improve patient-provider communication after genetic testing.

受給者: Chen Wang, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Early Detection of Renal Cancer by a Novel Imaging Platform
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： Postdoctoral Fellow
機関： The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla.

This project proposes to design a novel platform for guiding the biopsy needle when obtaining renal tissue to check for kidney cancer. With different renal tissues/tumors and vessels clearly visualized and automatically differentiated at the needle tip, this proposed imaging platform will improve clinical outcomes for early cancer detection.

受給者: Grace Wang, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Formative Research to Support FQHC Implementation of HPV Test Self Sampling
命名賞: Monalita & Fansly’s Spicy Grant for Cancer Prevention
位置： Director of Research
機関： Moses-Weitzman Health System Inc., Middletown, Conn.

This project seeks to develop materials to help federally qualified health centers adopt human papillomavirus (HPV) test self-sampling. Access to HPV test self-sampling can improve cervical cancer screening rates and early detection in medically underserved communities.

To view all current research grant and fellowship projects driving these key advancements in cancer prevention and early detection, explore the がん予防財団の賞データベース.

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当財団は、2035 年までにがんによる死亡者数を 40% 削減するという課題に立ち向かうべく立ち上がっています。この目標を達成するために、当財団は、がんを早期に発見し、複数のがんのスクリーニングを進めるための革新的な技術に $20 百万ドル、医療サービスが行き届いていないコミュニティへのがんスクリーニングとワクチン接種のアクセス拡大に $10 百万ドル、スクリーニングとワクチン接種の選択肢について一般の人々を啓蒙するために $10 百万ドルを投資することを約束しています。

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