Applying for NFCR Research Funding

Cancer survival rates have significantly increased over the past three decades, mainly attributable to the development of more effective therapies and earlier diagnosis. This is the direct result of scientific breakthroughs derived from decades of innovative cancer research. As a leader in the cancer research community, NFCR has made essential contributions to the development of many of today’s most innovative and effective cancer therapies. In laboratories across the United States, Europe and Asia, NFCR scientists and their research groups are at the cutting-edge of cancer research today. What NFCR scientists have accomplished in cancer research is constantly being translated into improved prevention strategies, better detection methods, and more effective cancer therapies. From basic laboratory research to clinical application, research breakthroughs achieved by hundreds of dedicated NFCR scientists are making a difference in the lives of millions of cancer patients and their families today. Below is a list of select research breakthroughs made by NFCR-supported scientists since 1973.