hirshberg foundation for pancreatic cancer research

Founded in 1997, the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing pancreatic cancer research, and providing information, resources, and support to pancreatic cancer patients and their families. To date, the Foundation has: + Funded Seed Grant Award Recipients who have received $95 million in NIH grants + Raised more than $20 million for pancreatic cancer research and education + Granted over $1 million dollars in financial aid for patients + Provided assistance to thousands of patients and their families + Initial funding to UCLA allowed Seed Grant Program to extend to 34 Medical Research Institutions domestic and international + Supported the American Pancreatic Association (APA), Japan Pancreas Society, and the European Pancreatic Clubs Annual Meetings + Presented the Agi Hirshberg Symposium at UCLA since 2005, focusing on research progress and patient and family education + Funded the creation of the Tissue Data Bank at UCLA + Awarded international grants to new investigators + Promoted collaboration between investigators from different disciplines for the common goal of the cure + Partnered with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition Foundation Commitments: + Fund medical symposiums for pancreatic cancer research + Fund seed grants for new research projects of merit for pancreatic cancer + Consistently update the pancreatic.org site with the latest news and information + Host fundraising events to raise awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer + Provide financial assistance for patients