Rockstar Research

The funds raised from CUREiosity will make a difference in cancer research at Siteman Cancer Center via the following funds:

Director's Discovery Fund

Siteman is changing the face of cancer through new technologies and targeted therapies. Gifts to the Discovery Fund allow Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein, the Director, to respond quickly to promising new opportunities. These gifts are restricted to the highest priority and can be directed where and when they are needed most. Support in this area offers the flexibility to advance scientific discoveries quickly, providing immediate impact on the lives of patients and their families.

The Mike and Judy Shannon Brain Cancer Research Fund

Few diseases are more challenging than brain cancer. The sensitivity of the brain and the complexity of the disease make it difficult to treat. However, researchers at Siteman Cancer Center report that brain cancer research is gaining momentum due to cancer genomics-studying a patient's DNA. Cancer originates from a genetic mutation, so studying the over-expressed genes in a tumor cell can lead to better understanding and personalized treatment.