2009 Young Investigator Interim Reports
As a part of their award, CRF Young Investigators must provide an interim report on the progress they are making in their research. The Cancer Research Foundation is pleased to present interim reports from the Young Investigator Award winners named in the fall of 2009.
Peter A. Savage, PhD
"Development and function of tumor-associated regulatory T cells"
Original Proposal Interim Report
Justin P. Kline, MD
"Identification and uncoupling of immune evasion mechanisms in the hematological malignancies"
Donald J. Vander Griend, PhD
"Function of the stem cell marker CD133 in the progression of castrate-resistant prostate cancer"
Original Proposal Interim Report
Mohan L. Gupta, Jr., PhD
"Defining the biological role of the Taxol-binding region on microtubules"
Original Proposal Interim Report
Sonia S. Kupfer, MD
"Vitamin D metabolism genes and risk of colorectal cancer in African Americans"
Original Proposal Interim Report
Vani J. A. Konda, MD
"In vivo and ex vivo assessments of colorectal tumorigenesis and response to EGFR blockade by endoscopic confocal and magnetic resonance imaging"
"Thanks to the hard work, commitment, and compassion of scientists, researchers, and organizations like the Cancer Research Foundation, there is renewed hope for discovering better treatments and eventually a cure for cancer.
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Bill Clinton
Former President of the United States
May 05, 1997
