National Pancreas Foundation – A History of Success
In just eleven years, the National Pancreas Foundation has…
Funded over $2 million in 77 groundbreaking research projects that have led to an additional $12 million from NIH and other institutions and provided funding for projects leading to new discoveries, such as:
- The first susceptibility gene for chronic pancreatitis discovered since 2000, and only the fourth overall
- A genetic cause of familial pancreatic cancer – the Palladin gene
- Supported countless cutting-edge researchers through NPF Young Researcher Grants
- Helped more than 17,000 people per month access critical pancreatic information through the NPF website
- Started online support groups for those with pancreatic disease, including one for children
- Founded a pilot support program for patients and families in Boston
- Planned and held patient education nights at major hospitals
- Sponsored researchers’ attendance at important conferences
- Held an international workshop on the Future of Research into Pancreatic Diseases
- Held national symposia on Pain and Inflammation, and Diagnosing and Treating Chronic Pancreatitis
- Held the NPF Fellow Symposium to Enhance Quality of Research in Pancreatic Disease for young researchers from around the country
