The President's Circle funds programs, projects and new ideas that are dependent upon private support and those that Dr. Hartwell and other Center scientific leaders identify as the most promising to further the Center's mission. Three broad categories rely most heavily upon flexible funding like that of the President's Circle:

Pilot Projects

Early stage scientific research for pioneering new approaches is rarely eligible for federal funding, yet critical for advances in prevention, detection and treatment. Read more »

Faculty Recruitment and Training for the Next Generation of Scientific Leaders

Salary support ensures the recruitment and retention of the most highly talented researchers and provides important leadership for new approaches to advance the innovations needed to eliminate cancer. Read more »

State-of-the-Art Laboratory Space and Equipment

High-quality infrastructure is essential for attracting and retaining superior scientists. Read more »