How We're Fostering Innovation
What does it take to outsmart cancer? Research. We've invested more than $5 billion in cancer research since 1946, all to find more ¨C and better ¨C treatments, uncover factors that may cause cancer, and improve cancer patients' quality of life. We¡¯re investing in cancer research from every angle. Whether we're conducting research or funding it, our goal remains the same: to free the world from the pain and suffering from cancer.
Funding Groundbreaking Research
Our team of top researchers is investigating cancer from all angles. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Cancer Society researchers:
- Conduct large-scale nationwide cancer prevention studies
- Analyze the cancer landscape ¨C and work to improve it
- Assess the impact of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Cancer Society programs
- Study the behavioral and psychosocial factors related to cancer
Research Accomplishments and Milestones
Our grants program funds innovative research conducted by hundreds of scientists and healthcare professionals ¨C primarily early in their careers ¨C at institutions nationwide. We have more than $400 million committed to more than 600 active grants. We¡¯re supporting the work of scientists and health professionals across all aspects of cancer ¨C from basic lab research to bedside patient care.
Learn more about our?research program and our accomplishments.