Research Program

LIVESTRONG is proud of our ten-year history in funding important projects to advance the field of survivorship research. The goal of our research program always has been for our dollars to address those gaps that we are most uniquely qualified to address. In 2009, we spent the year reviewing gaps and opportunities—including convening an advisory committee of leaders in cancer research, biotechnology and health information technology. This process resulted in big changes in our research strategy—changes we are excited about and that we believe can transform the way cancer is addressed throughout the world.

As a result of this process, LIVESTRONG will not be accepting grant applications for extramural research in 2010.

LIVESTRONG’s strategy in 2010 will be to transform its investigator-driven research program to focus on patient participation and empowerment in research with an emphasis on leveraging advances in health information technology. We are in the planning process and will provide additional information throughout 2010.

Additionally, LIVESTRONG will continue to advocate on federal and state levels for more funding for cancer research and will continue to engage the public and policymakers in our efforts to increase cancer research funding globally. We continue to believe that research is a vital component of our mission and aim to leverage our dollars for the greatest impact.