Category: Press Releases

The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (Foundation) in collaboration with Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) today announced the COVID-19 Evidence Accelerator, an expansive public-private partnership combining the efforts of academic, government, and private sector organizations applying data analytics to accelerate the understanding of COVID-19.   “We are honored to be launching this new initiative, working…

Like millions of our colleagues, friends, and family, Friends of Cancer Research is adjusting to the rapidly changing public health crisis being caused by COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). We are steadfast in our commitment to patients and will be working everyday to move our research, scientific programs, and policy solutions forward on their behalf.   While…

Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) would like to thank Senators Burr and Bennet and Representatives DeGette and Bucshon for their commitment to patients through the introduction of the Verifying Accurate, Leading‑edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act. By continuing to advance this legislation, which would enable uniform oversight of diagnostics, these members have set a path toward…

Atlanta, GA – January 28, 2020 – A team of leaders in patient advocacy and education at the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), Friends of Cancer Research (Friends), and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) have been approved for a funding award through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards (Engagement Awards) program, an initiative of the…

Washington, DC – December 12, 2019 – Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) would like to thank the Senate for doing what is right by patients and confirming Dr. Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner by a vote of 72-18.  “The U.S. is at an inflection point for science and innovation,” said Friends’ Chair and Founder Ellen…

Washington, DC – November 20, 2019 – Today, Dr. Stephen Hahn, President Trump’s nominee to be the next Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), appeared before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pension Committee (HELP) and answered wide-ranging questions relating to the many important roles the Commissioner must oversee.   “The FDA…

New Project Aims to Harmonize ctDNA for Monitoring Treatment Response   Washington, DC – November 12, 2019 – Today, Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) announced the launch of its latest project, ctMoniTR. This pilot project will aim to harmonize the use of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to monitor treatment response in cancer patients and test the…

Pilot Project Will Provide Novel Analysis in Partnership With 10 Leading Healthcare Research Organizations Friends of Cancer Research (Friends) is launching the next phase of our Real-World Evidence (RWE) pilot project after a broad stakeholder meeting in February 2019. At the meeting, FDA and various data partners expressed interest in continuing to address several challenges…

The news of Fred Malek’s passing this past week left many in Washington, and across the country, to reflect – not only on the life of a giant of politics – but on what it means to be a philanthropist and public servant. We live in a time where philanthropy and service are extended with…

Friends of Cancer Research Applauds This Appointment The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex M. Azar III has appointed Dr. Norman E. Sharpless to be the acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He will be replacing the current FDA Commissioner, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who announced his resignation on March…