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Pancreatic cancer is like playing chess, not checkers. With the steadfast determination and focus needed to succeed at chess, we see tremendous momentum in pancreatic cancer research, translating to better patient outcomes. We have recruited the best and the brightest scientists and clinicians to work on pancreatic cancer because they rise to the challenge of […]

Solving the unique complexities of pancreatic cancer requires complex thinking and diversity of thought, education,training, background and experience.   We are committed to prioritizing and promoting diversity and inclusion acrossthe organization, including staff, volunteer leadership and research portfolio.  ResearchA rich field of experience and perspectives working on the complex problems associated with pancreatic cancer increases the […]

by Linda Tantawi Before we officially close the books on 2021—and my first year as CEO of the Lustgarten Foundation—I want to take a few moments to reflect on all we’ve accomplished in the last 12 months. 2021 was an exciting—and busy!—year of change, growth and transformation. And we did it all together. We know […]

LustgartenLIVE! webinar is made possible by the support of Ipsen and Elevation Oncology It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year—a time to reflect on the last 12 months and recognize our accomplishments; and to build momentum and excitement for the work ahead. We often proclaim, “pancreatic cancer research is progressing faster than ever,” […]

by Kerri Kaplan Lustgarten was founded on the principle that funding innovative, cutting-edge research is the only way to improve patient outcomes and ultimately turn pancreatic cancer into a curable disease. Dr. Joseph Herman, Vice Chair of Clinical Informatics for Radiation Medicine and Director of Clinical Research Integration at Northwell Health, joined Lustgarten’s Vice President […]

Human beings are more familiar with some bodily organs than others. When asked where their brain is, they point to their head. When asked where their heart is, they point to their chest. But ask an adult to point to their pancreas and, at best, they’ll make a vague reference to their torso. Nevermind asking […]

Lustgarten Foundation-funded science has been a driving force in every major advancement in pancreatic research. We can confidently claim this because the Foundation played a pivotal role in funding the basic science of pancreatic cancer and laid the groundwork for research to follow, including studies on earlier detection. One such Lustgarten-funded study was a 2007 […]