Profectus - Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation

Supporting Survivorship in Childhood Cancers

Since the overall cure rate for childhood cancer has risen to nearly 80 percent, there are today more than 400,000

Precision Diagnosis in Pediatric Leukemia Gains Ground; Widespread Adoption Next Challenge

As 2022 drew to a close, we asked our investigators to reflect on the biggest in-roads in pediatric cancer research

Reducing Toxicity in Pediatric Cancer Treatment

The past year has brought along many scientific advances in the world of pediatric oncology. This month, we are highlighting

Key Trends to Watch in 2023

As we immerse ourselves in 2023, our team at the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation has been reflecting on the state

Collaboration is the key to the fight against childhood cancer

A cancer diagnosis is devastating, especially for a child; but sometimes the treatment can be even worse. 95% of childhood cancer survivors develop a significant health-related issue by the time they are 45 years old as a side effect of their cancer treatment.

In Honor Women in Science Day: Women Curing Cancer

In honor of Women in Science Day, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation proudly recognizes some of the brilliant women funded

Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Funds 6 New Research Grants in 2020

Press Release – IRVINE, CA (January 20, 2020) – The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) is proud to award 6

Women in Science: PCRF Funded Researchers Who Are Leading the Way

In honor of Women in Science Day, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation would like to proudly recognize some of the brilliant women funded by PCRF who are leading the way in their fields and working to cure pediatric cancer.

Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation Funds 9 New Research Grants in 2019

Press Release – IRVINE, CA (April 3, 2018) –On Saturday and Sunday, Mar. 24 and 25, the 20th Anniversary Reaching for the Cure Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Run race weekend was held on the Irvine Valley College campus with contributions totaling over $525,000 to help reach for a cure for pediatric cancer.

Dr. Alex Huang Receives $450,000 Grant from PCRF

Leading cancer researcher, Alex Huang MD, PhD, has received a $450,000 Basic Science grant from Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to study targeted approaches for effectively eliminating metastatic osteosarcoma.