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Explore how the Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute (SGPCRI) is transforming the research landscape and reshaping the future of pancreatic cancer.

The Stephenson Family's Impact on Pancreatic Cancer Research

In this video, the Stephensons explain why they decided to focus their resources and energy on fighting pancreatic cancer and why they chose City of Hope® for this important work. Watch this video to learn about the lasting impact of their contributions.

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KRAS pioneer and Stephenson Prize winner Frank McCormick aims to prevent all KRAS cancers with a pill

McCormick was chosen as the recipient of the Stephenson prize - which aims to recognize "a lifetime of achievements that have significantly advanced pancreatic cancer research" - for his work establishing how mutations in the KRAS gene lead to oncogenesis.
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Stephenson Global Prize Awards $1 Million to Dr. Frank McCormick for Innovation in Pancreatic Cancer Research

Sep 30, 2025 - The global cancer research community today celebrated a historic milestone, awarding the inaugural Stephenson Global Prize to Dr. Frank McCormick for his groundbreaking discoveries that have transformed the fight against pancreatic cancer.
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Inaugural Stephenson Global Prize Awards $1 Million to Dr. Frank McCormick for Innovation in Pancreatic Cancer Research

Sep 3, 2025 - We are delighted to share a significant milestone for SGPCRI: the inaugural Stephenson Global Prize—our most prestigious recognition in pancreatic cancer research—has been awarded to Dr. Frank McCormick, PhD, FRS, DSc (Hon), Professor at UCSF’s Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and David A. Wood Chair of Tumor Biology and Cancer Research.
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Stephenson Global Scholar Grants Program Awards $5.3 Million to Drive Breakthroughs in Pancreatic Cancer Research

July 16, 2025 - The Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute and its partner City of Hope, one of the country’s largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations, today announced the six inaugural recipients of the prestigious Stephenson Scholar Grants.
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The Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute Launches First-of-Its-Kind Global Scientific Awards to Advance Breakthrough Discovery in Pancreatic Cancer

February 13, 2025 - The Stephenson Global Pancreatic Cancer Research Institute (SGPCRI) is creating transformative new programs in a groundbreaking search for a cure for pancreatic cancer.
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How City Of Hope Is Forging New Frontiers In Pancreatic Cancer Research, Fueled By a Historic $150 Million Gift

November 19, 2024 - In a historic gift, Emmet and Tessa bestowed $150 million — equivalent to two-thirds of the total allotted budget for pancreatic cancer research from the National Cancer Institute — to City of Hope.
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