Research

Meet the Researchers

These researchers dedicate their careers to finding new treatments and cures for people with cancer.

Your Support Has Funded the Work of Scientists Around the World

Research is how we conquer cancer. It means everything, from understanding how cancer impacts certain people to finding groundbreaking new ways to treat cancer. But research doesn’t happen without support.

Generous contributions from conquerors like you make research possible. Thanks to your support, scientists are developing innovative new tools to help people with cancer, making medical advances that save millions of lives, and reshaping the way we think about cancer.

Below, meet some of the researchers who have received grants and awards that you’ve funded. And learn more about their groundbreaking ideas and the projects they’re working on to conquer cancer.

Dr. Michael Kinnaman in a doctor's coat with a stethoscope, smiling facing forward in an outdoor setting
Dr. Michael Kinnaman on Improving Treatment Strategies for Children with Blood Cancers and Pediatric Tumors
Supported by a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Kinnaman studies emerging methods of targeting pediatric cancers. He also reflects on caring for one of his patients.
Dr. Jennifer A. Lewis
Dr. Jennifer A. Lewis on Advancing Lung Cancer Screening and Elevating Care for Veterans
Supported by a grant from Conquer Cancer, Dr. Lewis works to address unmet needs in lung cancer screening and help providers to improve care for U.S. military veterans.
Dr. Raymond Mailhot at the ASCO Annual Meeting
Dr. Raymond Mailhot on Improving Radiation Treatment for Pediatric Patients
Using support from a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Mailhot works to elevate treatment capacity in resource-limited countries and helps tailor radiotherapy care for young patients.
Headshot of Dr. Kamal Menghrajani smiling facing forward against a mirrored background in daylight. She has long dark-brown hair and is wearing a black jacket.
Dr. Kamal Menghrajani on Advancing Leukemia Research and Participating in the Biden Cancer Moonshot
An endowed grant provided Dr. Menghrajani with protected research time. It also inspired her to pursue leadership and public service opportunities in cancer care.
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Dr. Michaela Higgins on Bringing a Brighter Future to Breast Cancer Care
Supported by two Conquer Cancer grants, Dr. Higgins secured protected time for clinical trial research into earlier detection and better treatments for patients with breast cancer.
Headshot of Dr. Rahul Banerjee in a clinical setting. He is smiling facing forward
Dr. Rahul Banerjee on Elevating Supportive Care for Patients With Multiple Myeloma
Supported by a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Abeykoon and his team work to improve supportive care and quality of life for patients with multiple myeloma.
Dr. Jaume Mora presenting research at the 2016 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Dr. Jaume Mora on Two Decades of Global Progress in Pediatric Cancer Care
At the turn of the 21st century, Dr. Mora received two Conquer Cancer grants to study neuroblastoma. More than two decades later, he's contributed to significant global advances for children with cancer.
Dr. Erica Stringer-Reasor smiling facing forward against a brown background. She has shoulder-length black hair.
Dr. Erica Stringer-Reasor on Overcoming Adversity in Oncology and Advancing Translational Research
Supported by a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Stringer-Reasor works to improve research for patients with aggressive diseases, such as triple-negative and HER2+ breast cancer.
Headshot of Dr. Daniel Dickstein
Dr. Daniel R. Dickstein Improving Radiation Treatment and Patient Quality of Life
Dr. Marshall used support from a Conquer Cancer grant to help improve sexual health outcomes and quality of life for sexual and gender minority patients.
Headshot of Dr. Dionisia Quiroga. She is smiling facing forward in a clinical setting and has dark-brown hair at shoulder-length.
Dr. Dionisia Quiroga on Improving Pain Management for Patients
Supported by a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Quiroga advances research for patients with breast cancer and survivors to better manage the pain associated with lymphedema.
Dr. Kekoa Taparra headshot. He is smiling facing, wearing a light-blue shirt, forward against a background of bright-green tropical leaves.
Dr. Kekoa Taparra on Addressing Cancer Disparities Through Machine Learning
Supported by a Conquer Cancer grant, Dr. Taparra is working to improve cancer prevention and health outcomes for Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander patients.
Dr. Fernando Diaz holding a Conquer Cancer grant plaque at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting.
Dr. Fernando Diaz on Diversifying Research Data for Older Hispanic and Latino Patients
Using an endowed grant from Conquer Cancer, Dr. Diaz launched a study to help broaden and enrich patient data for older Hispanic and Latino populations.

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