The mission of Israel Cancer Research Fund is to support Israeli scientists conducting cancer research for the benefit of all mankind. As such, ICRF is one of the largest sources of private funds for cancer research in Israel and is the only charitable organization in North America devoted solely to supporting cancer research in Israel.
ICRF was founded in 1975 by a group of American and Canadian researchers, oncologists, and lay people determined to harness Israel’s educational and scientific resources in the fight against cancer. We support scientists working at all of Israel’s major research institutions, regardless of race or ethnicity. Awards are given based on the merit of their research.
ICRF’s research grant awardees are selected through a rigorous peer-review process that is conducted by a world-class scientific review panel, comprised of oncologists, scientists and researchers. These professionals follow NIH protocols in determining awardees. This process has received much praise from the scientific community around the world.
ICRF-funded researchers continue to make significant progress in the fight against cancer by developing sophisticated new anticancer drugs, advancing techniques in bone marrow transplantation, and enhancing our understanding of the molecular events that contribute to the development of all types of cancers and other diseases.
For more information, please contact our Chicago Director, Steven Mendes, at steven.mendes@icrfonline.org, or our Gifts Director, Sandy Rosen, at sandy.rosen@icrfonline.org or call 847-441-1824.
