1. The purpose of the v foundation is to invest into young physicians.

One of the
founders thought of this as the way to fight cancer. He also states it's helpful because
investing in them will help them start their careers after all that's how his career took off.
They also donate tons of money to research facilities so the scientist can work faster and
efficient to find the cure to cancer.
2. It was created by the scientific advisory committee. The committee selects 60
research programs that can be funded and other facilities are encourage to apply.
3. The V Foundation Grants in Translational Clinical Research- this grant is given
to help the transition of a research from being a research to actually being put into use in
clinic. They are also looking to make the cancer information more basic.
4.
a. Randall S. Davis, M.D.- alabama and role of fc receptor homologs
in b cell malignancy
b. Cheryl Willman, M.D.- new mexico and funded by papa johns
international
c. Stuart Lutzker, M.D., Ph.D.- new jersey and to determine the role
of N- and C- terminal amino acid modifications in regulating p53 activity in vivo
d. J. Alan Diehl, Ph.D.- nebraska and Determination of the oncogenic
potential of a novel cyclin D1 mutant
e. Luis Batista, Ph.D.- missouri and The 2015 Dick Vitale Gala with a
gift from Derek and Kristin Thompson in memory of Bryan Lindstrom
5. The V Foundation submits Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to the Directors of National

Cancer Institute-designated facilities and prominent universities involved in critical cancer

research throughout the United States. Translational and V Scholar RFPs are sent in January,

with nominations due by the end of February and applications due by the end of March. All

grants are awarded no later than September 30. This letter details all opportunities available

for funding from The V Foundation. Each facility is invited to nominate one proposal for each

grant category. If you currently work at one of these facilities, contact the Office of the

Director at your cancer center for details of grants that may apply to your proposed or ongoing

research. Grant proposals are screened and ranked individually by members of the Scientific

Advisory Committee, and then they are discussed by the entire group for a final ranking.

Designated grants are inspired by particular areas of scientific interest and/or geographic

reach. They are selected on the basis of scientific merit, as determined by our scientific

advisors.
6. Its a group of athletes that run for money
7. By donating money to the marathon
8. They help out with the activities and give out speeches talking about the foundation