がん予防財団が$1百万の新たな研究助成金を授与
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Alexandria, Va. – The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is pleased to announce new funding for ten scientists who are researching cancer prevention and early detection. Each scientist has been awarded $100,000 for two years. Areas of focus include breast, cervical, colorectal, esophageal, head and neck, oral, penile, skin (including melanoma), stomach, uterine and ovarian cancers.
元財団理事の功績を称えるため、 ビクター・「ヴィック」・ファジオ下院議員—who died of melanoma in March 2022—a $100,000 melanoma research grant was awarded for the second year.
A $100,000 grant focused on genetic testing is named in recognition of Bernard Levin, M.D., FACP, as he steps down from his role as the co-chair of the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Scientific Review Panel, to honor his leadership in cancer prevention and early detection.
Read on for more on the 2024 research grantees or access more detailed information on their projects in the researcher database.
受給者: Lisa Cannon-Albright, Ph.D.
Project title: A High-Risk Pedigree Approach to Identification of Predisposition Variants
Named award: ヴィック・ファジオ記念基金
位置： Professor and Division Chief in the Division of Genetic Epidemiology
機関： Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Identification and detection of variants responsible for cancer predisposition is one of the most powerful tools for early detection, treatment and prevention of cancer; it requires unique resources and methods. This project will identify and validate multiple candidate cutaneous melanoma (CM) predisposition variants.
受給者: Brian Capell, M.D., Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Dietary Fatty Acid Modulation for the Prevention of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Genetics
機関： The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.
Squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) are the most common cancers in the world and can frequently be deadly in the elderly and immunocompromised. This proposal aims to test a novel approach to preventing SCCs by altering the composition of fatty acids in the diet. The goal is to prevent both skin and head and neck oral SCCs.
受給者: Perla Chebli, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Promoting Vaccine Acceptance in Immigrant Youths and Adults
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： 助教授
機関： New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, N.Y.
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is an effective cancer prevention strategy against cancers affecting women and men, including cervical, vaginal, anal and oropharyngeal (back of the throat) cancers. This proposal aims to increase HPV vaccination in medically underserved, minority communities at greater risk for HPV-related cancers.
受給者: Jennifer Hay, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Addressing Low Awareness of the Cancer Harms of Alcohol in the Population
命名賞: 議会家族プログラム
位置： Attending Psychologist
機関： Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, N.Y.
While most of the population drinks alcohol, most (70%) are not aware that it contributes to cancer risk. This study will address this awareness gap by determining the content needed for effective messages regarding the link cancer-alcohol link across diverse U.S. population subgroups, and then developing these novel messages to increase population awareness of the cancer harms of drinking.
受給者: Minh Tung Phung, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Risk-reducing Salpingectomy for Ovarian Cancer Precision Prevention
位置： Research Investigator
機関： University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.
This project will explore the viewpoints of ovarian cancer survivors and at-risk people about what level of risk warrants surgery to prevent the disease. The researchers will also develop an interactive tool (risk calculator) to identify people with high risk of ovarian cancer who should consider surgical prevention.
受給者: José Alejandro Rauh-Hain, M.D.
プロジェクト名： IGNITE-TX (Identifying Individuals for Genetic Testing & Treatment)
命名賞: In honor of Bernard Levin, M.D., FACP, professor emeritus of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
位置： Associate Professor
機関： MD Anderson, Houston, Texas
The IGNITE-TX (Identifying Individuals for Genetic Testing & Treatment) intervention supports families from medically underserved communities who are at risk for hereditary cancer. This project will increase their understanding and access to genetics services and cancer prevention.
受給者: Mya Roberson, Ph.D., MSPH
プロジェクト名： We Got Us: Promoting Cancer Family History Sharing Among Black Americans
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： 助教授
機関： University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C.
A family history of cancer is a significant cancer risk factor, but many Black Americans are unaware of their family health history. Having a family history of cancer can affect the age at which cancer screening begins and genetic testing recommendations. In partnership with patient-led organization Touch4LifeTM This project will create culturally-relevant educational content to increase communication about a family history of cancer, as well as knowledge and awareness of genetic testing among Black families, to promote cancer prevention and early detection.
受給者: Steve Skates, Ph.D. and Amy Bregar, M.D.
プロジェクト名： Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer via Biomarker Discovery in Uterine Lavage
命名賞: 素晴らしいゲームをすぐに完成
位置： Associate Professor of Medicine (Biostatistics) and Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine
機関： Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
A test performed by a saltwater wash of the uterus may pick up signals of undetected ovarian cancer because of its proximity to the cancer prior to the signal appearing in the blood. A regular test analyzing a uterine wash could detect many ovarian cancers in early stages and thereby reduce death from ovarian cancer, since existing treatments are effective when the disease is detected in early stages.
受給者: Matthew Stachler, M.D., Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Immune Determinants of Barrett’s Esophagus Progression
命名賞: The Shure Family Charitable Foundation in memory of Max Shure
位置： Assistant Professor of Pathology
機関： University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif.
Despite a known precursor, most esophageal cancers are detected late. Using clinical samples, the researchers will determine the inflammatory differences in the precancerous state in people with Barrett’s esophagus who do and do not progress to cancer in order to develop better early detection and treatment.
受給者: Sherrie Flynt Wallington, Ph.D.
プロジェクト名： Breast Density and Me: A Pilot Educational Intervention
命名賞: Marcia and Frank Carlucci Charitable Foundation
位置： Associate Professor
機関： The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
We urgently need to address health literacy gaps among Black women, who are more likely to be at increased risk for breast cancer and have higher breast cancer mortality rates. This study will inform Black women about their breast density and associated cancer risk and will promote follow-up visits and mammograms to save lives.
To view all past funded research grant and fellowship projects driving these key advancements in cancer prevention and early detection, explore the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Award Database.
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