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Causes: Cancer, Cancer Research, Health, Health Care
Mission: Ohio Cancer Research Associates is an independent statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the cure and prevention of the many forms of cancer and the reduction of its debilitating effects through aggressive basic seed money research, public information and awareness.
Results: Of the $17 million spent on awareness and cancer research, $6.2 million has been used for seed money cancer research projects. These projects have collectively generated over $105.5 million in new research at the national level.
Target demographics: Research scientists at Ohio universities who are within six years of their first independent research position.
Direct beneficiaries per year: Researchers at Ohio universities and all people we are able to touch with our cancer prevention and awareness programs.
Programs: 1. SEED MONEY CANCER RESEARCH 2. CANCER INFORMATION AND AWARENESS