Press Releases
WOODBURY, N.Y., Nov 04, 2022 — The Lustgarten Foundation announced today that the 2022 Innovation and Collaboration Program grants will be awarded to Mandar Muzumdar, MD, Co-Director of Pancreas Program, Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center for his study Dietary oleic acid reprograms pancreatic lipid metabolism to drive cancer […]
10 years after the passing of Louis W. Fortunoff from pancreatic cancer, family, friends, and loved ones gather to raise funds for the advancement of pancreatic cancer research. FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Oct 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Over the weekend, over 650 people gathered at Adventureland Amusement Park for the Louis W. Fortunoff Family Fun Night. Hosted […]
22nd Annual Long Island Walk presented by Northwell Health Cancer Institute draws over 1,100 supporters amid wet weather & raises 700,000 dollars and counting in support of pancreatic cancer research. WOODBURY, N.Y., Oct 03, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Long Island residents touched by pancreatic cancer gathered for a day of remembrance, action, and hope at Sunday’s […]
Two Grant Programs Now Accepting Request for Applications, through October 18, 2022 WOODBURY, N.Y., Sept 26, 2022 — The Lustgarten Foundation announced that it is supporting two grant programs intended to inspire and diversify talent in pancreatic cancer research: Lustgarten Foundation-AACR Career Development Award for Pancreatic Cancer Research and Lustgarten Foundation-Swim Across America-AACR Pancreatic Cancer […]
WOODBURY, N.Y., Sept 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Lustgarten Foundation announced today that the Lustgarten Equity, Accessibility, and Diversity (LEAD) Project’s inaugural grant will be awarded to Jen Jen Yeh, MD, Professor & Vice Chair of Research, Surgery, Division of Oncology Professor, Pharmacology Member, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center for her PROmoting CLinicAl TrIal EngageMent for […]
(WOODBURY, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan (D-Woodbury) met with members of the Lustgarten Foundation and presented them with a citation to honor the important research they are leading for pancreatic cancer—a devastating disease with a five-year survival rate of just 11%. The Lustgarten Foundation has raised more than $250 million to support […]
Recognition places Lustgarten in top 1% of nonprofits evaluated by the watchdog organization. WOODBURY, NY – The Lustgarten Foundation believes research is fundamental. That’s why 100% of donations fund pancreatic cancer research. This singular focus on transforming pancreatic cancer into a curable disease, combined with the Foundation’s commitment to financial health, accountability and transparency, has […]
The PSA aims to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer clinical trials. LOS ANGELES –The Pancreatic Cancer Collective, an initiative of the Lustgarten Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), announced today the launch of a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign. In collaboration with SU2C Ambassadors – actor and comedian Marlon Wayans, and actress and […]