Mission

The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research supports cutting-edge, innovative scientific ideas that will answer the most complex questions about cancer biology and lead to new and better ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease. The Mark Foundation pursues its mission by supporting a global portfolio of groundbreaking research carried out by individual investigators, multi-investigator teams, and inter-institutional collaborations. Recognizing the obstacles that can prevent scientific advances from improving patient outcomes, The Mark Foundation maintains a nimble, high-impact approach to funding research that encompasses grants for basic, translational, and clinical cancer research, as well as venture philanthropy investment in companies that bridge the gap between bench and bedside