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MD Anderson Scientist Awarded Research Grant
Can an epigenetic enzyme under the right conditions contribute to the growth of cancer cells? If so, what happens if the enzyme is removed? Can
May 23, 2018
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About NETRF
The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF) is the leading private funder of research into causes and treatments of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) to improve and extend the lives of those living with NETs.
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Grant Funding Announced for NET Cancer Research
Request for Applications Issued The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF) has announced its latest Request for Applications (RFA) and invites innovative research applications in neuroendocrine
May 16, 2018
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NETRF Welcomes Chief Development Officer
NETRF announces the appointment of Susan Payson as Chief Development Officer. In this new position, Susan will work to expand NETRF’s base of support to
April 4, 2018
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Unraveling the Causes of Small Intestinal NETs
The first step in curing a disease is understanding it. Unfortunately, there is a lot we still don’t know about small-intestinal NETs (SI-NETs). That’s why
March 27, 2018
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NETRF Awards Six Grants
NETRF awarded six new research grants totaling $1.85 million to leading academic institutions around the world. The goal of the funding is to improve current treatments for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), an uncommon and poorly understood cancer, which occurs in the body’s hormone-producing cells.
March 5, 2018
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First PRRT Approved by U.S. FDA
New treatment for GI and pancreatic NETs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) with a new radiopharmaceutical for
January 26, 2018
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New Hope for Understanding and Treating NETs
World renown laboratory in the Netherlands to grown min-organs in Petri dishes to speed up NET drug testing.
December 14, 2017
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A Beacon of Joy
Even those who did not know her were inspired by the stories of Meg’s positive, generous spirit, her sense of humor, and ability to squeeze so much life into her 31+years. Nurse Meg took care of us all and is forever in our hearts—forever running alongside encouraging us to dream bigger and live stronger—and find and inspire laughter and joy each day.
December 12, 2017
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Exploring the birth of a carcinoid cancer cell
Much about a carcinoid cancer cell remains a mystery. For that reason, NETRF funds research to understand how and why a neuroendocrine cancer cell comes
November 15, 2017
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