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To be considered for a 2009 Research Grant, Download 2009 Research Grant Application and return no later than 11/1/09.
Research represents the greatest promise for curing childhood cancer. Children deserve more than just treatment options. They deserve a cure and a hope for tomorrow. All types of childhood cancers respond differently to treatment, so options are needed that target specific types or groups of cancers like Sarcomas. Disturbing is the fact that the overall survival rate for pediatric sarcomas has not increased in the past 20 years. [Source: The Pediatric Cancer Foundation] Joanna died from Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma so we feel strongly that our first grants should fund either sarcoma research or Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma research, but we will re-evaluate grant priorities each year.
In accordance with the Bylaws of the The Joanna McAfee Childhood Cancer Foundation, Inc. an application must be submitted in order to be considered for a grant. Although the requirements and limitations for our grants will be reviewed each year, they are currently limited to institutions and organizations conducting/supporting sarcoma research (ideally Rhabdomyosarcoma).
Grants funded since 2006 inception:
Dr. Frederic G. Barr University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA Research Project: “The Role Of Fusion Oncoproteins And Collaborating Events In Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma” Targeted Cancer(s): Rhabdomyosarcoma (Alveolar)
Ms. Barbara Rebold Pediatric Cancer Foundation Tampa, FL Research Project: “The Sunshine Project” Targeted Cancer(s): Sarcomas
Dr. Logan G. Spector University of Minnesota Department of Pediatrics Minneapolis, MN Research Project: “The Hope Study” Targeted Cancer(s): Hepatoblastoma Research project funded by Dr. Jeff and Angel Easom, and Middle Georgia Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine in memory of Macy Easom.
Dr. Charles Keller University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, TX Research Project: “GCCRI Drug Testing Program for Childhood Cancers” Targeted Cancer(s): Rhabdomyosarcoma (Alveolar)
Dr. Elizabeth Yang Vanderbilt Medical Center Nashville, TN Research Project: “Molecular Basis and Functional Significance of Genetic Alterations in Rhabdomyosarcoma” Targeted Cancer(s): Rhabdomyosarcoma |
