Whether you are a reporter, journalist or producer, we can provide expert commentary and quick turnaround on a number of topics, including:

-Trends and ‘big picture’ comment [e.g., challenges facing early career scientists, new technologies and trends in cancer research (for all forms of cancer)]
-Connections to bright, articulate early career scientists involved in leading-edge cancer research projects
-Introductions to scientists and doctors in positions of authority, nationwide.
-Interviews with Damon Runyon staff members.

Contact: Todd Brogan at 212.455.0552 or todd.brogan@damonrunyon.org.

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Media Releases

Recent Media Releases
01/23/12: 2012 Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Awards granted for pioneering ideas in cancer research
01/10/12: Damon Runyon grants Fellowship and Breakthrough Scientist awards to 21 top young scientists
01/05/12: Damon Runyon, Sohn Foundation Partner to Address Funding Shortage in Pediatric Cancer Research
08/08/11: Third Annual Damon Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium Raises $615,000 for Cancer Research
07/05/11: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards Prestigious Fellowships to 18 Top Young Scientists
06/21/11: Leaders in Fight Against Cancer Join Historic Initiative to Address Critical Shortage of Clinical Investigators
06/21/11: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards 3.45M to 9 Top Young Clinical Investigators
06/01/11: Breakfast Honoring Norman B. Leventhal Raises More Than $1M for Cancer Research
05/03/11: In Its Third Year, Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium On Track to Raise $1 Million for Cancer Research
02/02/11: Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Awards Granted for Pioneering Ideas in Cancer Research
01/05/11: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards Prestigious Fellowships to 11 Top Young Scientists
12/20/10: Damon Runyon Foundation Announces First Recipients of Award for Breakthrough Scientists
12/13/10: Collaboration Offers Clinical Center Resources to External Investigators
08/16/10: Thousands of Damon Runyon Supporters Help Strike Out Cancer at 2nd Annual Runyon 5K at Yankee Stadium
07/08/10: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards Prestigious Fellowships to 18 Top Young Scientists

> See archived media releases from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.

Damon Runyon in the News

NY1 Spotlights The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
> Cancer Research In Crisis: Local Foundation Helps Young Scientists Pursue Studies
> Cancer Research In Crisis: Doctors, Scientists Fearful Over Lack of Funding
> Cancer Research In Crisis: Doctors Without Funds Scared Out of Innovation

Overview of the Foundation

To accelerate breakthroughs, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation provides today’s best young scientists with funding to pursue innovative research. Eleven scientists supported by the Foundation have received the Nobel Prize, seven have received National Medals of Science, and 61 have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Damon Runyon is currently funding more than 100 scientists at leading medical centers and research institutions.

Since its founding in 1946, Damon Runyon has invested more than $240 million and funded more than 3,300 young scientists. This year, it will commit approximately $10.6 million in new awards to brilliant young investigators. 100% of all donations to the Foundation are used to support cutting-edge scientific research. Its administrative and fundraising costs are paid from Damon Runyon Broadway Tickets and an endowment.

The Foundation has gained worldwide prominence in cancer research by identifying outstanding young scientists and physician-scientists.  Each of its award programs is highly competitive, with less than 10% of applications funded.