Grants given are spent on technology and tools that enhance early detection of cancer, promising new programs that promote research that would help prevent cancer relapses, projects that demonstrate research in the area of cancer, and programs that enhance the lives of Minnesota’s cancer community by providing aid and assistance. Prospective Grant seekers are required to submit a detailed descriptive proposal as well as a budget.
| Camp Breakaway
Provide One Week of Camp to Children with Cancer of Life-Threatening Blood Disorders |
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| INDY Foundation – Sauk Rapids
Provide Warrior Backpacks to Hold Necessities to Provide Faith, Hope and Love to Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment |
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| Pancreatic & Breast Cancer – Dr. Mereddy – University of MN Duluth
Development of the Drug Candidate MN-D10 for Pancreatic and Metastatic Breast Cancers |
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| Epstein-Barr Virus Vaccine – Dr. Balfour – University of Minnesota
Vaccine Against the First Human Cancer Virus: Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) |
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| Brain Tumors – Dr. Low – University of Minnesota
Monitoring Brain Tumor Immunotherapy with High Resolution Deuterium MRI |
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| Breast Cancer – Dr. Potter – University of Minnesota
To Support a Phase I Clinical Trial of HCB or and HCB Derivative for Breast Cancer |
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| Carcinomas – Dr. Vallera – University of Minnesota
Immuno-Radiotherapy for Carcinomas Using a Pet Dog Model |
Ovarian Cancer – Dr. Moriarity – University of Minnesota
Enhanced Natural Killer Cells for Treating Ovarian Cancer
Acute Myeloid Leukemia – Dr. Sachs – University of Minnesota
Targeting Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia with TP53 Alterations – A Uniformly Fatal AML
Ovarian Cancer – Dr. Geller – University of Minnesota
Detecting Ovarian Cancer by Analyzing Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Human Breath
Prostate Cancer – Dr. Zorko – University of Minnesota
Precision Medicine Signatures Defining Optimal Recipients for TriKE Therapies
Pancreatic Cancer – Dr. Yamamoto – University of Minnesota
Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer with the common cold virus (adenovirus)
| Pancreatic Cancer – Dr. Stromnes – University of Minnesota
Development of a Novel T Cell Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer |
| Multiple Myeloma – Dr. Merino – University of Minnesota
Develop a Novel Cell Therapy Product to Cure Multiple Myeloma |
| Osteosarcoma – Dr. Webber – University of Minnesota
Combating Metastatic Osteosarcoma with γδ CAR T Cells Engineered to Augment Endogenous Immune Response |
| Colorectal Cancer – Dr. LaRocca – University of Minnesota
Oncolytic Adenovirus Combination Therapies for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer |
| Osteosarcoma – Dr. Crane – University of Minnesota
New Approach to Treatment of Osteosarcoma |
| Osteosarcoma – Dr. McIovr – University of Minnesota
Methotrexate-Resistance Genome Engineering for Osteosarcoma |
| Multiple Myeloma– Dr. Merino/Talaie – University of Minnesota
Assessing the Impact of the Bone Microenvironment on Multiple Myeloma |
| Breast Cancer – Dr. Olin – University of Minnesota
Use of a Novel Pan-Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor for Breast Carcinoma CNS Metastases |
Prostate Cancer – Dr. Trembley – University of Minnesota
Improving Prostate Cancer Survival by Blocking Protein Kinase CK2 Activity
B Cell Cancer – Dr. Bachanova – University of Minnesota
Immune Determinants of Cure and CAR-T Therapy for Lymphoma and Leukemia
Pancreatic Cancer – Dr. Davydova – University of Minnesota
Toxicology Studies in support of Phase I Clinical Trial of Virus- Based Therapy and Imaging for Pancreatic Cancer
Ovarian Cancer – Dr. Bazzaro – University of Minnesota
Restoring Paclitaxel Sensitivity in Chemoresistant Breast and Ovarian Cancer
Bladder Cancer – Dr. Ahmadi – University of Minnesota
Identify Patients Who Can Safely Undergo Either Active Surveillance or Non-Surgical Management for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Based on Plasma and Urine Circulating Tumor Cells
| J.A. Wedum Hospice – Brooklyn Park
Provide Daily Meals to Families of Patients |
| Minnesota Firefighters Foundation
Innotek Grey Preventer Hoods for Protection Against Cancer Causing Agents Breast Cancer Education Association (BCEA) – Roseville Breast Cancer Awareness & Education to Underserved Communities |
| Camp Kesem – University of Minnesota
Provide Camp Funding for Children Impacted by Parent’s Cancer |
| Anal Cancer – Dr. Arsoniadis – University of Minnesota
SAVETHEBOTTOMS!!! Increasing Anal Cancer Awareness, Screening and Prevention Among Gay Men |
| Crescent Cove – Brooklyn Center
Cabinets for Medical Prep Room Remodel |
| Cannabis Clinic – Dr. Zylla – HealthPartners Clinic
Correlation of Cannabinoid Concentrations to Effective Dose from Patients Initiating Cannabis Consumption for Cancer-related Symptoms |
| Myelodysplastic Syndrome – Dr. Allred – University of Minnesota
Pre-clinical validation of VISTA CAR-T for the Treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome |
| Breast Cancer – Dr. Goetz – Mayo Clinic
The Impact of Z-endoxifen on Immune Function in Patients with ER+ Breast Cancer |
| Breast Cancer – Dr. D’Assoro – Mayo Clinic
Pharmacologic Targeting of Stemness Pathways to Eradicate Cancer Stem Cells In Metastatic ER+ Breast Tumors |
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