Prostate Cancer Foundation is the world's philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research. Founded in 1993, the PCF has raised more than $230 million and provided funding to more than 1,200 researchers at 100 institutions worldwide.
Details: The PCF pursues its mission by working to harness more of society's resources to fight this deadly disease. The PCF solicits donations from corporations, individuals and others to support prostate cancer research. The PCF then awards grants to leading cancer researchers searching for new prostate cancer treatments and ways to better understand the disease. The PCF has pioneered a streamlined grant making process, simplifying the paperwork and leaving more time for researchers to conduct needed scientific research.
It serves as a convener, sponsoring an annual Scientific Retreat that brings together research scientists, physicians, government officials, and biopharmaceutical industry executives for intensive discussions and presentations designed to accelerate progress toward a cure for prostate cancer. In addition, the PCF has created a Therapy Consortium, a group leading cancer research centers that work together to facilitate faster prostate cancer research.
URL: www.prostatecancerfoundation.org
Category: Cancer
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