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Leukemia Research Foundation

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The Leukemia Research Foundation’s mission is to cure leukemia by funding innovative research, and to support patients and families. We are the nation's largest nonprofit focused exclusively on funding leukemia research.

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Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025–2027 New Investigator Research Grant recipients—13 outstanding scientists from across the country who are pushing the boundaries of leukemia research.

Meet the 2025–2027 awardees: bit.ly/474sfGP

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The Leukemia Research Foundation announces 2025-2027 research grant recipients

Northfield, IL - The Leukemia Research Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-2027 New Investigator Research Grant Program. Grants

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Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · Sep 15

Olympic Silver Medalist Haley Batten has partnered with the Leukemia Research Foundation to provide a special thank you gift to a donor during September's Leukemia Awareness Month, and it kicks off today! Learn more about Haley's gift: leukemiarf.org/awareness-to...

Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · Aug 11

During September's Leukemia Awareness Month, the Leukemia Research Foundation is offering two free live online events for patients and caregivers to help navigate the cancer journey. Register or find out more: bit.ly/45b9xfA #leukemiaawarenessmonth #leukemiatreatent #leukemia

Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · Jul 31

The Leukemia Research Foundation announces 2025-2027 research grant recipients

Northfield, IL - The Leukemia Research Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-2027 New Investigator Research Grant Program. Grants

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Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · Jul 10

Wonderful news! Congratulations to you and your team!

Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · May 29

So proud of the work from this lab & Dr. Bajaj, a former Leukemia Research Foundation New Investigator Research Grant recipient! Supporting new investigators helps lay the foundation for such groundbreaking research as this. It's through your work that new discoveries are made that helps patients.

Jeevisha Bajaj @jeevishabajaj.bsky.social · May 15

Incredibly grateful to our many collaborators at @wilmotcancer.bsky.social John Ashton, Craig Jordan and Takashi Ito. This work would not have been possible without generous support from NCI, NIDDK, @ash.hematology.org and @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social

Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · May 12

Congrats to Dr. Christian Hurtz, a 2022 New Investigator Research Grant (NIRG) recipient, and team, who have identified a new potential treatment target for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study was recently published in the journal Leukemia: bit.ly/42UN7OA

Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · Mar 25

Congrats to Ulrich Steidl, MD, PhD!
Dr. Steidl, a 2008 New Investigator Research Grant recipient, who is the Co-Director of the Blood Cancer Institute at Montefiore Einstein NY, has been recognized by the @isehsociety.bsky.social for his outstanding work in the field of hematology: bit.ly/4l0iSwD

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Leukemia Research Foundation @leukemiaresearch.bsky.social · Jan 28

Leukemia researchers! Apply now for the 2025 New Investigator Research Grant Program. The Leukemia Research Fnd. provides grants of up to $150k over 2-yrs. for new investigator research projects that will impact leukemia. Deadline to submit the LOI is Feb. 14. Check out how to apply: bit.ly/3ZeNQqQ