Our Mission
To accelerate breakthroughs, the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation provides today’s best young scientists with funding to pursue innovative cancer research. Since its founding in 1946, Damon Runyon has invested nearly $355 million and funded nearly 3,700 young scientists.
yung S. lie, phd, named Damon Runyon's next leader
Yung S. Lie, PhD, was appointed the incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. Dr. Lie succeeds Lorraine W. Egan, who will step down in December. Read about Dr. Lie, a former Damon Runyon fellow, as she leads our efforts to end cancer.
ANNUAL BREAKFAST
This year Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation raised a record-breaking $2.6 million at its Annual Breakfast honoring Leon G. Cooperman, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Omega Advisors, Inc., and Damon Runyon Board of Directors member.
Five young pediatric cancer research fellows earn $1.15 million in awards
Damon Runyon has awarded five outstanding young scientists with Damon Runyon-Sohn Pediatric Cancer Fellowships, committing over $1.15 million to help address a critical shortage of funding for pediatric cancer research. Read more
