The Lustgarten Foundation
@lustgarten.org
We are the largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research in the world, investing in high-risk, high-reward research to drive bold, innovative research with the singular mission: transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease.
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The Lustgarten Foundation
@lustgarten.org
· Jan 17
The 5-year relative survival rate for #pancreaticcancer remains at 13%. (ACS Cancer Facts & Figures 2025) We recognize the need to do better for pancreatic cancer patients and their families. NOW is the time to fuel breakthrough research - donate today! www.lustgarten.org/donate
2025 united strategy, collaboration, and community to advance pancreatic cancer research—building momentum for real patient impact. 💜✨ See what we achieved and what’s next for 2026: https://lfdn.org/4pEHgVI
Join Lustgarten Live Jan 27 for research breakthroughs: lfdn.org/year-in-review
Join Lustgarten Live Jan 27 for research breakthroughs: lfdn.org/year-in-review
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 PM
2025 united strategy, collaboration, and community to advance pancreatic cancer research—building momentum for real patient impact. 💜✨ See what we achieved and what’s next for 2026: https://lfdn.org/4pEHgVI
Join Lustgarten Live Jan 27 for research breakthroughs: lfdn.org/year-in-review
Join Lustgarten Live Jan 27 for research breakthroughs: lfdn.org/year-in-review
New research shows how the body naturally protects against pancreatic cancer. This research is funded by Lustgarten & co-authored by Dannielle Engle, PhD, inaugural recipient of the Lustgarten–AACR Career Development Award in Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 💜
👉https://www.jci.org/articles/view/184172
👉https://www.jci.org/articles/view/184172
January 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
New research shows how the body naturally protects against pancreatic cancer. This research is funded by Lustgarten & co-authored by Dannielle Engle, PhD, inaugural recipient of the Lustgarten–AACR Career Development Award in Honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 💜
👉https://www.jci.org/articles/view/184172
👉https://www.jci.org/articles/view/184172
Mary Osani is celebrating life after pancreatic cancer treatment, including a clinical trial for patients with a BRCA2 mutation. 💜
January is #PancreaticCancerClinicalTrialsAwarenessMonth. Learn more: lfdn.org/clinicaltrials
#ProgressIsParamount @northwellhealth.bsky.social
January is #PancreaticCancerClinicalTrialsAwarenessMonth. Learn more: lfdn.org/clinicaltrials
#ProgressIsParamount @northwellhealth.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Mary Osani is celebrating life after pancreatic cancer treatment, including a clinical trial for patients with a BRCA2 mutation. 💜
January is #PancreaticCancerClinicalTrialsAwarenessMonth. Learn more: lfdn.org/clinicaltrials
#ProgressIsParamount @northwellhealth.bsky.social
January is #PancreaticCancerClinicalTrialsAwarenessMonth. Learn more: lfdn.org/clinicaltrials
#ProgressIsParamount @northwellhealth.bsky.social
With your support, 2025 was a pivotal year for Lustgarten —accelerating pancreatic cancer research and laying groundwork to transform patient outcomes. 📢 Join our LustgartenLIVE! webinar Jan. 27 for insights on key breakthroughs and what’s ahead. 👉 lfdn.org/LLive-2025Re...
January 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
With your support, 2025 was a pivotal year for Lustgarten —accelerating pancreatic cancer research and laying groundwork to transform patient outcomes. 📢 Join our LustgartenLIVE! webinar Jan. 27 for insights on key breakthroughs and what’s ahead. 👉 lfdn.org/LLive-2025Re...
⏰ Last chance to apply!
📣 Applications for the Lustgarten Foundation–AACR Career Development Awards for Pancreatic Cancer Research close January 6. Supporting early-career researchers advancing pancreatic cancer research.
👉 Apply now: lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
#ResearchIsFundamental @theaacr.bsky.social
📣 Applications for the Lustgarten Foundation–AACR Career Development Awards for Pancreatic Cancer Research close January 6. Supporting early-career researchers advancing pancreatic cancer research.
👉 Apply now: lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
#ResearchIsFundamental @theaacr.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
⏰ Last chance to apply!
📣 Applications for the Lustgarten Foundation–AACR Career Development Awards for Pancreatic Cancer Research close January 6. Supporting early-career researchers advancing pancreatic cancer research.
👉 Apply now: lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
#ResearchIsFundamental @theaacr.bsky.social
📣 Applications for the Lustgarten Foundation–AACR Career Development Awards for Pancreatic Cancer Research close January 6. Supporting early-career researchers advancing pancreatic cancer research.
👉 Apply now: lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
#ResearchIsFundamental @theaacr.bsky.social
🎉 Happy 60th Birthday to our Chief Scientist, Dave Tuveson, MD, PhD!
Dave’s vision, rigor, and unwavering commitment to patients continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pancreatic cancer research. We’re grateful for his leadership today and every day. 💜
Dave’s vision, rigor, and unwavering commitment to patients continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pancreatic cancer research. We’re grateful for his leadership today and every day. 💜
January 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
🎉 Happy 60th Birthday to our Chief Scientist, Dave Tuveson, MD, PhD!
Dave’s vision, rigor, and unwavering commitment to patients continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pancreatic cancer research. We’re grateful for his leadership today and every day. 💜
Dave’s vision, rigor, and unwavering commitment to patients continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in pancreatic cancer research. We’re grateful for his leadership today and every day. 💜
New year. Renewed commitment to progress. ⭐
Together, we’re advancing the science that will change outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients and families everywhere.
Happy New Year from Lustgarten. 💜
Together, we’re advancing the science that will change outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients and families everywhere.
Happy New Year from Lustgarten. 💜
January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
New year. Renewed commitment to progress. ⭐
Together, we’re advancing the science that will change outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients and families everywhere.
Happy New Year from Lustgarten. 💜
Together, we’re advancing the science that will change outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients and families everywhere.
Happy New Year from Lustgarten. 💜
As we close out 2025, we honor lives lost and recommit to progress patients can’t wait for. From medicine and justice to culture and truth, their legacies remind us urgency matters. In 2026, we push science and research faster for pancreatic cancer patients. 🔗 lfdn.org/lost-in-2025 #TimeIsEverything
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As we close out 2025, we honor lives lost and recommit to progress patients can’t wait for. From medicine and justice to culture and truth, their legacies remind us urgency matters. In 2026, we push science and research faster for pancreatic cancer patients. 🔗 lfdn.org/lost-in-2025 #TimeIsEverything
✨ New year. Fresh goals. ✨ Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late—knowing the signs can make a difference. Empower yourself, advocate for your health, and push progress forward. 💜
Learn more: https://lfdn.org/signs-and-symptoms
Learn more: https://lfdn.org/signs-and-symptoms
December 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM
✨ New year. Fresh goals. ✨ Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed late—knowing the signs can make a difference. Empower yourself, advocate for your health, and push progress forward. 💜
Learn more: https://lfdn.org/signs-and-symptoms
Learn more: https://lfdn.org/signs-and-symptoms
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tatiana Schlossberg 🕊️. In her final essay, she wrote with courage and clarity amid her battle with AML, warning of the harm when science is undermined and misinformation spreads. Her voice endures. 💜 #TimeIsEverything
December 30, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tatiana Schlossberg 🕊️. In her final essay, she wrote with courage and clarity amid her battle with AML, warning of the harm when science is undermined and misinformation spreads. Her voice endures. 💜 #TimeIsEverything
Early detection research. KRAS breakthroughs. Clinical trials. All of it depends on supporters like YOU.
Don't miss your chance to...
✅ Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift
✅ Double your impact with a 1:1 match
✅ Fund life-saving pancreatic cancer research
👉 Lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
Don't miss your chance to...
✅ Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift
✅ Double your impact with a 1:1 match
✅ Fund life-saving pancreatic cancer research
👉 Lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
December 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Early detection research. KRAS breakthroughs. Clinical trials. All of it depends on supporters like YOU.
Don't miss your chance to...
✅ Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift
✅ Double your impact with a 1:1 match
✅ Fund life-saving pancreatic cancer research
👉 Lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
Don't miss your chance to...
✅ Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift
✅ Double your impact with a 1:1 match
✅ Fund life-saving pancreatic cancer research
👉 Lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
One year ago today, we honored President Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and honorary chairman of The Lustgarten Foundation’s Corporate Advisory Board. At high risk for pancreatic cancer due to family history, his compassion and service continue to inspire us. 💜
December 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
One year ago today, we honored President Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and honorary chairman of The Lustgarten Foundation’s Corporate Advisory Board. At high risk for pancreatic cancer due to family history, his compassion and service continue to inspire us. 💜
From all of us at the Lustgarten Foundation, we wish you peace, comfort, and hope this holiday season. 💜
✨ There's still time to make this a Season of Hope! Now until 12/31, your gift will go TWICE as far. 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
✨ There's still time to make this a Season of Hope! Now until 12/31, your gift will go TWICE as far. 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
December 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
From all of us at the Lustgarten Foundation, we wish you peace, comfort, and hope this holiday season. 💜
✨ There's still time to make this a Season of Hope! Now until 12/31, your gift will go TWICE as far. 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
✨ There's still time to make this a Season of Hope! Now until 12/31, your gift will go TWICE as far. 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
Wishing our dedicated researchers, patients, families, and supporters peace, joy, and hope this Christmas. 🎄 Because of you, we continue moving closer to better treatments, earlier detection, and cures for pancreatic cancer. 💜
December 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Wishing our dedicated researchers, patients, families, and supporters peace, joy, and hope this Christmas. 🎄 Because of you, we continue moving closer to better treatments, earlier detection, and cures for pancreatic cancer. 💜
You asked. We listened. 💜 Early detection was the topic you asked about most this year—and it’s where Lustgarten is making bold investments to change what’s possible in #pancreaticcancer. Learn more: lfdn.org/UnlockingEar...
Make your gift go twice as far by Dec 31 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
Make your gift go twice as far by Dec 31 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
December 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
You asked. We listened. 💜 Early detection was the topic you asked about most this year—and it’s where Lustgarten is making bold investments to change what’s possible in #pancreaticcancer. Learn more: lfdn.org/UnlockingEar...
Make your gift go twice as far by Dec 31 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
Make your gift go twice as far by Dec 31 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
As we look back on the year, we’re reminded that progress is powered by people. 💜
Thank you for standing with us as we push pancreatic cancer research forward. Together, we’re building a future with better treatments, earlier detection, and more lives saved. 🫶
#YearInReview #CommunityIsPower
Thank you for standing with us as we push pancreatic cancer research forward. Together, we’re building a future with better treatments, earlier detection, and more lives saved. 🫶
#YearInReview #CommunityIsPower
December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
As we look back on the year, we’re reminded that progress is powered by people. 💜
Thank you for standing with us as we push pancreatic cancer research forward. Together, we’re building a future with better treatments, earlier detection, and more lives saved. 🫶
#YearInReview #CommunityIsPower
Thank you for standing with us as we push pancreatic cancer research forward. Together, we’re building a future with better treatments, earlier detection, and more lives saved. 🫶
#YearInReview #CommunityIsPower
Our thoughts go out to former Sen. Ben Sasse and his family following his Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers.
This is why we keep pushing science forward. 💜
👉 www.lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers.
This is why we keep pushing science forward. 💜
👉 www.lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
December 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Our thoughts go out to former Sen. Ben Sasse and his family following his Stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis.
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers.
This is why we keep pushing science forward. 💜
👉 www.lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers.
This is why we keep pushing science forward. 💜
👉 www.lustgarten.org/SeasonOfHope
✨ Make this a Season of Hope! Please consider making an end of year gift. Now until December 31st, your gift will go TWICE as far. 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
December 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
✨ Make this a Season of Hope! Please consider making an end of year gift. Now until December 31st, your gift will go TWICE as far. 👉 lustgarten.org/seasonofhope
As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: we couldn’t have done it without you. 💜 Thank you for being part of the Lustgarten community—our future is brighter because of you. 🫶
#ProgressIsParamount #PancreaticCancer
#ProgressIsParamount #PancreaticCancer
December 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As we look back on 2025, one thing is clear: we couldn’t have done it without you. 💜 Thank you for being part of the Lustgarten community—our future is brighter because of you. 🫶
#ProgressIsParamount #PancreaticCancer
#ProgressIsParamount #PancreaticCancer
Happy Hanukkah! 🕎 This season, we honor the patients, families, researchers, and supporters who continue to illuminate the path toward better treatments and cures for pancreatic cancer.
May the lights of Hanukkah bring comfort, strength, and renewed hope to all. 💜
May the lights of Hanukkah bring comfort, strength, and renewed hope to all. 💜
December 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Happy Hanukkah! 🕎 This season, we honor the patients, families, researchers, and supporters who continue to illuminate the path toward better treatments and cures for pancreatic cancer.
May the lights of Hanukkah bring comfort, strength, and renewed hope to all. 💜
May the lights of Hanukkah bring comfort, strength, and renewed hope to all. 💜
Breakthroughs in precision testing are reshaping what’s possible in #pancreaticcancer care. 💜
#ICYM - LustgartenLIVE! Delivering Point of Care
Check it out! 👇
#LedByLustgarten
#ICYM - LustgartenLIVE! Delivering Point of Care
Check it out! 👇
#LedByLustgarten
LustgartenLIVE! | Delivering Point of Care
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December 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Breakthroughs in precision testing are reshaping what’s possible in #pancreaticcancer care. 💜
#ICYM - LustgartenLIVE! Delivering Point of Care
Check it out! 👇
#LedByLustgarten
#ICYM - LustgartenLIVE! Delivering Point of Care
Check it out! 👇
#LedByLustgarten
📣Applications are now open for the Lustgarten–AACR Career Development Awards honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg and John Robert Lewis, supporting diverse early-career talent in pancreatic cancer research. Deadline is Jan. 6, 2026
Apply ➡️ lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
@theaacr.bsky.social
Apply ➡️ lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
@theaacr.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
📣Applications are now open for the Lustgarten–AACR Career Development Awards honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg and John Robert Lewis, supporting diverse early-career talent in pancreatic cancer research. Deadline is Jan. 6, 2026
Apply ➡️ lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
@theaacr.bsky.social
Apply ➡️ lfdn.org/3MvnyxJ
@theaacr.bsky.social
Precision testing is transforming #pancreaticcancer care. Join us tomorrow for LustgartenLIVE! Delivering Point of Care as experts discuss how genetic and genomic advances enable earlier detection and personalized treatment. Still time to register: lfdn.org/PointOfCare
#ResearchIsFundamental
#ResearchIsFundamental
Delivering Point of Care: Genomic and Genetic Testing for Pancreatic Cancer
lfdn.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Precision testing is transforming #pancreaticcancer care. Join us tomorrow for LustgartenLIVE! Delivering Point of Care as experts discuss how genetic and genomic advances enable earlier detection and personalized treatment. Still time to register: lfdn.org/PointOfCare
#ResearchIsFundamental
#ResearchIsFundamental
Breakthroughs happen when we invest in brilliant scientists and bold ideas. As national science funding shrinks, reliable research support matters more than ever. Lustgarten-funded investigators push discovery forward every day. Hope needs investment. 💜 👉 lfdn.org/USFunding
December 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Breakthroughs happen when we invest in brilliant scientists and bold ideas. As national science funding shrinks, reliable research support matters more than ever. Lustgarten-funded investigators push discovery forward every day. Hope needs investment. 💜 👉 lfdn.org/USFunding
Shop for good! 🎁✨
Dec 4–6, shop participating Americana Manhasset stores and 25% of your pre-tax purchase supports the Lustgarten Foundation through Champions for Charity®.
Get your CHAMPION NUMBER and fuel pancreatic cancer research! 💜
Register: www.americanamanhasset.com/events/champ...
Dec 4–6, shop participating Americana Manhasset stores and 25% of your pre-tax purchase supports the Lustgarten Foundation through Champions for Charity®.
Get your CHAMPION NUMBER and fuel pancreatic cancer research! 💜
Register: www.americanamanhasset.com/events/champ...
December 3, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Shop for good! 🎁✨
Dec 4–6, shop participating Americana Manhasset stores and 25% of your pre-tax purchase supports the Lustgarten Foundation through Champions for Charity®.
Get your CHAMPION NUMBER and fuel pancreatic cancer research! 💜
Register: www.americanamanhasset.com/events/champ...
Dec 4–6, shop participating Americana Manhasset stores and 25% of your pre-tax purchase supports the Lustgarten Foundation through Champions for Charity®.
Get your CHAMPION NUMBER and fuel pancreatic cancer research! 💜
Register: www.americanamanhasset.com/events/champ...