NCCN Foundation Awards Young Investigators to Advance Cancer Research
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 Young Investigator Awards. These awards are designed to support early-career researchers in oncology, providing them with funding to explore innovative solutions to pressing cancer-related issues. The recipients, selected through a rigorous peer review process by the NCCN Oncology Research Program, include researchers from prestigious institutions such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The awarded projects address various critical areas in cancer research, including melanoma treatment, pancreatic cancer resistance, and interventions for breast cancer patients with high-risk social determinants of health. The awards are supported by funding from several pharmaceutical companies and foundations, emphasizing the collaborative effort to foster future leaders in cancer research.