ICRF-Israel Cancer Research Fund
Funding Profiles
Access available for Technion staff. Please sign in to see the Agency profiles (upper left corner)The Israel Cancer Research Fund/ICRF is a voluntary charitable organization that receives its total income from private donations. 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. Its initial purpose was to stem the "brain drain" of Israeli researchers by providing funds for postdoctoral fellowships for young Ph.D.'s. ICRF is the only U.S.-based charity solely devoted to supporting cancer research in Israel.
Since its inception, ICRF has provided more than $33 million to support innovative studies by Israeli scientists. Our awardees are selected through a rigorous peer-review process that is conducted by a world-class scientific panel. We support individuals at all of the major research institutions in Israel. ICRF-funded researchers have been making significant progress and have been able to develop improved chemotherapies, advanced techniques in bone marrow transplantation, and an enhanced understanding of tumor suppressor genes.
- makes it possible for scientists to utilize Israel's unique population of diverse ethnic groups which afford unequalled opportunities to study genetic and environmental data that contribute to cancer;
- places a strong emphasis on young scientists pioneering in new directions with fresh approaches to areas of research that have challenged the experts;
- respects and draws upon Israel's unparalleled convergence of some of the finest scientists and physicians in the free world - a resource that must not
Contact information:
International Executive Office Address:
Israel Cancer Research Fund
295 Madison Avenue, Suite 1030
New York, NY 10017-7754
Phone: 212.969.9800
Fax: 212.969.9822
Toll-free: 888.654.ICRF [4273]
Email: mail@icrfny.org
Chief Professional Officer:
Mitch Orlik
Phone: 323-651-1200
mitch@icrfla.org
Manager, Research Grants:
Ellen T. Rubin
Phone: 212-969-9800
Ext: 223
ellen.rubin@icrfny.org
Director, Special Projects:
Donna H. Kurz
Phone: 212-969-9800
Ext: 224
donna.kurz@icrfny.org
Controller:
Ilan Katz
Phone: 212-969-9800
Ext: 226
ilan.katz@icrfny.org
Contact persons web site:
http://www.icrfonline.org/chapters_ny_contact.htm
The fund is a competitive fund
web site: http://www.icrfonline.org/index.htm