Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon - Walter Winchell Foundation

To accelerate breakthroughs, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation provides today's best young scientists with funding to pursue innovative cancer research. 

We support emerging leaders who have great potential to achieve breakthroughs in how we diagnose, treat and prevent cancer.

We strive to:
> Identify the best and brightest early career scientists in cancer research

>Accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into new diagnostic tools and treatments

>Enable risk taking on bold new ideas

To date, the Foundation has invested more than $220 million in cancer research, supporting more than 3,200 doctors and researchers. Its alumni include 11 Nobel Laureates and 58 members of the National Academy of Science (the science ‘Hall of Fame.’)

Learn more on our website at http://www.damonrunyon.org

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