University of Cincinnati Cancer Center receives Institutional Research Grant from American Cancer Society

Cancer Center member David Plas, PhD, is primary investigator for the grant, with members Maria Czyzyk-Krzeska, MD, PhD, and Kathryn Wikenheiser-Brokamp, MD, PhD, serving as co-principal investigators.

The American Cancer Society awards Institutional Research Grants to academic and nonprofit organizations that have a track record of outstanding cancer research and a pool of experienced researchers who can mentor junior faculty. The purpose is to support early-stage faculty investigators in initiating cancer research projects so they can obtain preliminary results that will enable them to compete successfully for national research grants.

The American Cancer Society is committed to investing in the careers of the best and the brightest early-stage investigators who can bring innovative ideas to the forefront. We are confident that this institutional research grant to the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, with leadership and expertise from co-investigators Dr. David Plas, Dr. Maria Czyzyk-Krzeska and Dr.

Over the next three years, up to nine early-stage Cancer Center investigators will benefit from this new pilot program. With matching funds provided by the Cancer Center, each funded investigator can receive up to $80,000 in support.

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