More Than $11.5 Million Awarded to Support Promising Cancer Research

Conquer Cancer will present more than $11.5 million in funding through more than 450 grants and awards spanning multiple areas of cancer care. These awards will be given in conjunction with the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, May 30–June 3.
Grants and Awards
Heman Bekele
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Conquering Cancer with Soap and Science

Heman Bekele invented a soap that could feasibly help to treat skin cancer, all before being old enough to vote. 
 

Photo Credit: 3M and Discovery Education 2023, photographer Andy King

Emma and puppy
Emma and pup

Coming Back from Cancer: How Emma Learned to Love Life Again

With help from her oncologist, Conquer Cancer-funded researcher Dr. Molly Taylor, Emma faced her treatment head-on and found herself on a journey of resilience and self-discovery.

Our Mission:

Accelerate breakthroughs in lifesaving research and empower people everywhere to conquer cancer

Dr. Kekoa Taparra speaking at the Evening to Conquer Cancer event at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting.

2024 Impact Report Released

In our 2024 Impact Report, you’ll find moving stories of hope, discovery, and survival made possible by your generosity. As you read, we hope you’ll feel the same pride that we do—not to mention our immense gratitude for all you’ve done and continue to do.

William C. Chen

Accelerating Breakthroughs

Because of you, the brightest minds in cancer research are pursuing breakthroughs that benefit patients around the world. 

Founded in 1999

Learn more about what Conquer Cancer has been doing to make an impact in cancer research for the last 25 years.

Help create a world where cancer is prevented or cured, and every survivor is healthy.

Researchers are making amazing advances in the treatment and prevention of cancer, thanks to contributions from people like you. 

$500M+
Raised in support of Research, Education, and Quality programs
9,800+
Grants & awards provided
96
Countries represented by Conquer Cancer Grants & Awards recipients

Your donation supports the brightest minds in cancer research working on treatments and cures for every cancer, every patient, everywhere.