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Forbes Institute for Cancer Discovery

The end of cancer begins here

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Innovation. Discovery. Entrepreneurship. This is the way we are going to save lives.

We launched the Forbes Institute for Cancer Discovery in 2016 to embody those tenets. Founded by Sidney and Madeline Forbes, long-time Detroit-area philanthropists, the institute has a particular focus on translating the most promising laboratory research into new therapies that benefit patients. It is a vital part of the Rogel Cancer Center’s research enterprise, providing game-changing grants to faculty to propel research toward cures.

Our Mission:

Aggressively advance scientific discoveries to clinical applications that better prevent, treat, and cure cancer.

The grants are fully funded through gifts from donors, and we invite you to join us in advancing this critical mission.