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SPRING 2025 NEWSLETTER
A Celebration of Innovation, Inspiration, and Israel
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2024 was a year of remarkable progress, generosity, and gratitude. Your invaluable support helped us reach new heights. You helped fund Israel's brightest scientists and brought us closer to ending the suffering caused by cancer. You also ensured that now more than ever -- Israel remains a leader in science and a beacon of hope for the world.
Together, we are making a difference and saving lives. See below for what your generosity made possible last year. Thank you for believing in our mission.
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New discoveries are happening in Israel every day, and thanks to your continued support, ICRF-funded scientists are involved with many of them. Here are just a few headlines from 2024 that highlight the work of our ICRF-funded researchers. | |
Thank you for making this groundbreaking work possible and for your continued support today and always. Despite the many obstacles Israel faces, cancer research must continue for the benefit of the world. | |
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Explore Israel with ICRF and see firsthand the meaningful impact your generosity can make. Meet our scientists and learn about the larger Israeli scientific community that ICRF is an integral part of. Experience Israel in a way words and pictures can’t describe that can only be felt in person.
Your presence will mean the world to our hardworking scientists who persevere through unimaginable challenges. Standing by them while expressing our gratitude assures them that they have our unwavering support — now more than ever.
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Your involvement since 1975 and especially last year, helped us accelerate our mission and advance progress in the fight against cancer. We couldn't have made it to our 50th without each of you and are proud of the progress that led to this milestone.
Check out our ICRF@50 webpage to see all the ways you can share in this moment.
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ICRF Partnership with Lung Cancer Research Foundation | |
Leading organizations recognize Israel's leadership in the fight against cancer and understand the importance of partnerships to accelerate the quest for a cure. ICRF is thrilled to partner with the Lung Cancer Research Foundation on a collaborative grant to test an innovative new treatment for KRAS-mutant cancer. | |
This co-funded grant is led by Joel Yisraeli, PhD in the Department of Developmental Biology and Cancer Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The project will study the effects of an IGF2BP1 inhibitor discovered by Professor Yisraeli and his team, building on previous ICRF-funded research. | |
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Prof. Yisraeli has received several grants from ICRF over the years, including a Research Career Development Award (RCDA) that helped launch his successful career as a cancer scientist.
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ICRF-Funded Scientist Research Updates - Recent Publications | | |
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Did you know that Israel has the largest number of scientific papers published per capita by a large margin?
We are proud that our researchers are part of this incredible statistic. Take a look below at a few recent publications highlighting ICRF-supported research by our scientists.
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Grant: ICRF Project Grant
Institution: Hebrew University of Jerusalem-Hadassah School of Medicine
Journal: Nucleic Acids Research - January 2025
Publication Summary: DNA’s structure affects the risk of lung cancer from smoking by influencing how well the body repairs damage caused by cigarette smoke. The study reveals that efficient repair of DNA damage is more significant than the initial damage itself in reducing mutations and cancer risk.
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Grant: ICRF Project Grant
Institution: Technion, Israel Institute of Technology
Journal: Molecular Cell - February 2025
Publication Summary: This spotlight highlights how metabolite microenvironment shapes cancer treatment strategies and focuses on how DNA damage could be used for targeted cancer treatment.
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Grant: ICRF Machla Liebe Librach Stomach Cancer Research Fund Research Career Development Award
Institution: Bar-Ilan University
Journal: Genome Science - February 2025
Publication Summary: H. pylori infection induces DNA damage in gastric cells, contributing to genome instability and potentially leading to gastric cancer. The study identifies specific DNA break sites and highlights the need for further research to understand their role in cancer development and potential therapeutic targets.
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International Women's Day - Celebrating Israel's Women | |
On Saturday, March 8th, we celebrate International Women's Day and honor the women of Israel who lead across all sectors of society, especially in life-saving science. Their groundbreaking contributions are driving innovation and play a crucial role in Israel’s continued success. Here are some of the amazing ICRF-funded female scientists and their team members! | |
ICRF 2025 Upcoming Events | |
Thursday, April 24, 2025, Chicago - Cuisine for a Cure Women's Event | |
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Join us for this year’s 7th annual women’s event, Cuisine for a Cure – a memorable night where outstanding food meets impactful philanthropy.
Learn More or Sponsor
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Monday, June 9, 2025, Scarsdale, NY - ICRF Sandy Herzfeld Memorial Golf Outing | |
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Save the date for a day of golf in the tri-state area in support of innovative cancer research. Stay tuned for more details, including registration and sponsorship information.
Register or Sponsor
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Sunday, October 26, 2025, Washington, D.C. - 2025 Marine Corps Marathon
Sunday, November 2, 2025, New York City - 2025 TCS New York City Marathon
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Team ICRF is participating in two iconic races this year! Join our team for the Marine Corps Marathon and get priority entry to be part of Team ICRF for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
Learn more about the Marine Corps and NYC races.
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See a full calendar of our upcoming events here. | |
Matching Gifts - Double Your Donation | |
Help ICRF Fund Twice the Research | | |
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Double the impact of your tax-deductible gift to ICRF! Find out if your employer will match your donation.
Your gift + your employer's match makes twice as much groundbreaking cancer research possible. Learn more below.
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Planned Giving - ICRF's Heritage Society | | |
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We welcome you to be part of our esteemed Heritage Society, which recognizes the generosity of those who make legacy gifts. Through bequests, charitable trusts, donor advised funds, gifts of appreciated stock, and more, you can shape the future of cancer research in Israel and beyond.
For more information, contact Executive Director Alan Herman at alan.herman@icrfonline.org or 347-218-5946.
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We'd Love to Hear From You | |
Like what you're reading? Interested in learning more about a particular topic related to Israel's cancer research? We welcome your feedback and ideas for future newsletters and content you'd like to see. Email communications@icrfonline.org and tell us what you think! | | | | |
