Leukemia Research Foundation

A team of scientists from The Jackson Laboratory revealed not only a potential new way to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) without harsh chemotherapy, but also a promising strategy to study more gene-silencing mechanisms in other diseases. bit.ly/4eV4ncS #leuekmia

ESH is proud to announce the 7th International John Goldman Research Award #ESHJGA ! Fund your research project with a focus on MRD in CML and MPN Related diseases. Applications are open, proceed here→bit.ly/35DnsOU The deadline is on May 31st, 2026 #HAEMATOLOGY #CMLsm

Congrats to former New Investigator Research Grant recipient Dr. Ulrich Steidl who has been named Director of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center.He has made key discoveries in the field, and also served on our Medical Advisory Board for 4 yrs. bit.ly/4dFIWfb

Welcome J. Michael Bresnahan, Jr., and Adi Gidron, MD, to the Leukemia Research Foundation Board! Both join a strong board of leaders dedicated to our mission: to cure leukemia by funding innovative research, and to support patients and families. Visit: bit.ly/4rZDG9P

@ewang2323 Such great news, Dr. Wang! A huge congratulations!!

Thrilled to share that our lab has officially received NIH support through an NIGMS MIRA R35 award!! This marks our first NIH grant and a big milestone for our lab. I am deeply grateful to our lab members, collaborators, PO, and the NIGMS staff for their guidance and support.

Deadline approaching! Feb. 6 is the LOI submission deadline for the Leukemia Research Foundation's New Investigator Research Grant Program. Check out eligibility & how to apply: bit.ly/3ZeNQqQ #ResearchFunding #GrantOpportunities

More information: evansmds.org/funding-inform… #MDSResearch #EvansMDS #FundingOpportunities

Applications open today for the 2026 New Investigator Research Grant Program. The Leukemia Research Foundation provides grants of up to $150k over 2-yrs for new investigator research projects that will impact leukemia. Check out eligibility & how to apply: bit.ly/3ZeNQqQ

Please consider joining us on this #GivingTuesday in supporting patients and in finding a cure for leukemia. Each gift, until we reach $50,000, will be matched, doubling your impact! bit.ly/3K99J7h

We are grateful for all of the researchers who are making a difference in the lives of so many people impacted by leukemia. Happy Thanksgiving from the Leukemia Research Foundation. #LeukemiaResearch #ThankYouResearchers

@BCMFromtheLabs @Gandhar_Datar @sciencyelmira @Goodell_Lab @RibackLab @CellCellPress @BCMGradSchool @bcmhouston Congrats to Dr. Riback, a 2023 Leukemia Research Foundation New Investigator Research Grant recipient! You and your lab are doing amazing work!

Scientists uncover nuclear droplets that link multiple #leukemias revealing new #therapeuticTarget. @Gandhar_Datar @sciencyelmira @Goodell_Lab @RibackLab et al @CellCellPress @BCMGradSchool @bcmhouston bcm.edu/news/scientist…

So proud of this work from Dr. Riback, a 2023 recipient of the Leukemia Research Foundation's New Investigator Research Grant!

One week left to register: Sept 29 @ 12PM CT — Free webinar for survivors on Post-Treatment Survivorship in leukemia. Recovery post-chemo, CAR T-cell, and stem cell transplant. Dr. Trent Wang (Sylvester) + Dr. Evan Chen (Dana-Farber) 🔗 leukemiarf.org/patients/webin… @LeukemiaRF

Olympic Silver Medalist Haley Batten has partnered with the Leukemia Research Foundation to provide a special thank you gift to a donor during September's Leukemia Awareness Month, and it kicks off today! Learn more about Haley's gift: leukemiarf.org/awareness-to-a…

Life after treatment deserves support. Join @BMTInfoNet & @LeukemiaRF for a free webinar on what to expect after leukemia treatment — chemo, immune therapy, or transplant. 🗓️ Sept 29 | 12PM CT 🔗 Register: leukemiarf.org/patients/webin… #LeukemiaAwarenessMonth #PostTreatment

During September's Leukemia Awareness Month, the Leukemia Research Foundation is offering *two free live online events* for patients and caregivers to help navigate the cancer journey. Register or find out more: bit.ly/45b9xfA #leukemiaawarenessmonth #Leukemia

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025–2027 New Investigator Research Grant recipients—13 outstanding scientists from across the country who are pushing the boundaries of leukemia research. Meet the 2025–2027 awardees: bit.ly/474sfGP

Thirteen scientists from across the country have been awarded 2025-2027 New Investigator Research Grants from the Leukemia Research Foundation. story.cd/AAZPTm

🧬 Know the Basics – AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) drive.google.com/file/d/14rSA5S… Early detection and immediate treatment are key. Don’t ignore what your body is telling you—speak to a doctor. #AML #KnowTheSigns #ActForLeukemia #LeukemiaAwareness

@ewang2323 @Cuijuan3 Wonderful news! Proud to be supporting such excellent work. Congrats to you and your team!

🧵1/ Thrilled to share our lab’s first paper, just out in @BloodCancerDisc led by the talented @Cuijuan3 We uncovered an isoform-specific RUNX1C–BTG2 axis that drives chemoresistance in AML. 👉 aacrjournals.org/bloodcancerdis…