American Friends of Cancer Research Inc and Cancer Grand Challenges

THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CANCER RESEARCH, INC. is an independent US 501 (c)3 registered not-for-profit. It is organized to support unique, large-scale, global research collaborations in partnership with other scientific funders, including Cancer Research UK (CRUK), to catalyze transformational breakthroughs in our understanding of cancer and that lead to new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancers.  

American Friends of Cancer Research, Inc. aims to accelerate biomedical progress by supporting scientific initiatives that look beyond institutional, disciplinary and geographic boundaries through convening and supporting the world’s best researchers – the top tier in every country – in ambitious, coordinated, well-organized and orchestrated strategies focused on big problems that when solved have the potential to impact cancer survival globally, and enhance long term health and well-being. 

The principal focus of American Friends of Cancer Research, Inc. will be to support flagship global initiatives often led and developed by CRUK, with an initial primary focus on Cancer Grand Challenges, a partnership founded by Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the US National Cancer Institute (NCI). A dedicated Cancer Grand Challenges team is being established to drive the initiative in the US and UK. In addition to Cancer Grand Challenges, American Friends of Cancer Research, Inc. will help to facilitate US-based donors interested in supporting Cancer Research UK, Francis Crick Institute, and other initiatives and institutes associated with CRUK.