The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) was founded in 2005 by Laurie C. Carson. After five years devoted to fundraising on behalf of lung cancer patients and their families at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Laurie, a pioneer in helping to raise awareness for the disease, has joined forces with friends and colleagues in order to expand her efforts across the country.

Bringing experience, insight, and commitment to the cause, LCRF seeks to give lung cancer a stronger voice, to help advance the pace of research, and to serve those whose lives have been affected by this life-threatening cancer.

2011 Grant Recipients Announced

LCRF is proud to announce this year's grant recipients. We reached a major milestone in 2011 by funding 20 new grants totaling a record $1 million.

Click here to learn more about the 2011 funded grant research.

Congratulations to Dr. Adam Bass, the 2011 LCRF Scientific Merit Award winner. Click here to watch his interview from our 3rd Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Symposium.

Dr. Donald Kufe awarded $2.7mm NCI grant

Dr. Donald Kufe was recently awarded a $2.7mm, 5-year NCI grant to further his research of the MUC1-C oncoprotein. LCRF is proud to have supported the pilot studies that made this grant possible. Click here to read Dr. Kufe's article about MUC1-C in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics.

Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon Raises A Record $365,000

LCRF hosted the 6th Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Luncheon on November 2, 2011 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City and raised more than $365,000. Check back soon for the event wrap-up and photos!