Damon Runyon launches new pediatric cancer fellowship in partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
NEW YORK, N.Y. and MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced a new pediatric-focused fellowship today.
- NEW YORK, N.Y. and MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital announced a new pediatric-focused fellowship today.
- Jude Pediatric Cancer Research Fellowship will fund up to 25 fellowships over eight years, a $9 million investment.
- “Damon Runyon is uniquely positioned to identify gaps in the cancer research landscape, and the underfunding of pediatric cancer research has been a concern of ours for years,” said Yung S. Lie, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.
- To accelerate breakthroughs, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation provides today's best young scientists with funding to pursue innovative research.