CANCER RESEARCH
FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION
To eliminate cancer and save lives by discovering, developing and implementing effective new therapies for cancer patients by advancing groundbreaking research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
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The Wings to Cure.
Inspired by Hippocrates himself, a revolutionary in the practice of medicine, The Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation seeks to eliminate cancer and save lives by funding the discovery, development, and implementation of effective new therapies for cancer patients through advanced groundbreaking research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
'THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX' RESEARCHER
Where Funding Meets Possibilities.
HCRF funding focuses on empowering investigators to address the most urgent questions in the field of cancer biology and oncology. In this way, world renown investigators can harness new knowledge and discoveries generated through “think outside the box” research to achieve high reward breakthroughs for all types of cancer.
A Pivotal Figure In The Battle Against Cancer
RESEARCH IS WHAT WILL CURE CANCER, IT'S NOT WISHFUL THINKING, IT'S NOT HOPING. IT'S ABSOULUTELY ACTIVE INVOLVMENT.
DR. LEONIDAS PLATANIAS, MD, PHD
Dr. Leonidas Platanias leads the Lurie Cancer Center of Northwestern University in Chicago, serving as Director and Associate Vice President for Cancer Programs. Since becoming director in 2014, the Lurie Cancer Center has ultimately experienced dramatic growth and received the highest rating in its history, an overall exceptional and a near-perfect score on the last CCSG renewal and ranked number 6 in the US News World Report.
CREATING SOLUTIONS.
SAVING LIVES.
Support
The Lurie Cancer Center, with the support of the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation, strives to advance towards a cure and provide the best clinical treatments for patients every day. Even during these uncertain times, we are committed and unite to fight and eradicate cancer once and for all. Thank you for considering your support.
Goals
With nearly half of all men and one-third of all women in the United States statistically likely develop cancer during their lifetime, we all have had or will have a loved one irreversibly impacted by this disease.
We believe our goal - to conquer cancer and save lives - is ambitious but achievable.
Events
Stay connected and join us for Cancer Talk's with Dr. Platanias as he breaks down and answers questions about the latest in cancer research.
Keep an eye on our social media accounts and newsletters for the upcoming dates, times, and links to Cancer Talk sessions.
