The Leukemia Research Foundation's mission is to cure leukemia by funding innovative research, and to support patients and families.
Joined October 2009
- Tweets 1,166
- Following 496
- Followers 3,630
- Likes 130
702 Photos and videos
A team of scientists from The Jackson Laboratory revealed not only a potential new way to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) without harsh chemotherapy, but also a promising strategy to study more gene-silencing mechanisms in other diseases. bit.ly/4eV4ncS
#leuekmia
1
9
1,290
Leukemia Research Foundation retweeted
ESH is proud to announce the 7th International John Goldman Research Award #ESHJGA !
Fund your research project with a focus on MRD in CML and MPN Related diseases.
Applications are open, proceed here→bit.ly/35DnsOU
The deadline is on May 31st, 2026
#HAEMATOLOGY #CMLsm
7
10
829
Congrats to former New Investigator Research Grant recipient Dr. Ulrich Steidl who has been named Director of Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center.He has made key discoveries in the field, and also served on our Medical Advisory Board for 4 yrs. bit.ly/4dFIWfb
1
4
407
Welcome J. Michael Bresnahan, Jr., and Adi Gidron, MD, to the Leukemia Research Foundation Board! Both join a strong board of leaders dedicated to our mission: to cure leukemia by funding innovative research, and to support patients and families. Visit: bit.ly/4rZDG9P
1
111
Deadline approaching! Feb. 6 is the LOI submission deadline for the Leukemia Research Foundation's New Investigator Research Grant Program. Check out eligibility & how to apply: bit.ly/3ZeNQqQ
#ResearchFunding #GrantOpportunities
1
1
3
328
22 Dec 2025
1
201
5 Dec 2025
Applications open today for the 2026 New Investigator Research Grant Program. The Leukemia Research Foundation provides grants of up to $150k over 2-yrs for new investigator research projects that will impact leukemia. Check out eligibility & how to apply: bit.ly/3ZeNQqQ
1
266
2 Dec 2025
Please consider joining us on this #GivingTuesday in supporting patients and in finding a cure for leukemia. Each gift, until we reach $50,000, will be matched, doubling your impact! bit.ly/3K99J7h
1
2
97
27 Nov 2025
We are grateful for all of the researchers who are making a difference in the lives of so many people impacted by leukemia. Happy Thanksgiving from the Leukemia Research Foundation.
#LeukemiaResearch #ThankYouResearchers
2
4
146
6 Nov 2025
So proud of this work from Dr. Riback, a 2023 recipient of the Leukemia Research Foundation's New Investigator Research Grant!
5 Nov 2025
Excited to share @RibackLab’s first paper in @CellCellPress. Together with @Goodell_Lab, we show that diverse leukemia mutations converge on a biophysically indistinguishable nuclear condensate—the C-body. Huge thanks to @Gandhar_Datar, @sciencyelmira, and co-authors!
2
640
Leukemia Research Foundation retweeted
22 Sep 2025
One week left to register:
Sept 29 @ 12PM CT — Free webinar for survivors on Post-Treatment Survivorship in leukemia. Recovery post-chemo, CAR T-cell, and stem cell transplant.
Dr. Trent Wang (Sylvester) Dr. Evan Chen (Dana-Farber)
🔗 leukemiarf.org/patients/webi…
@LeukemiaRF
1
1
157
15 Sep 2025
Olympic Silver Medalist Haley Batten has partnered with the Leukemia Research Foundation to provide a special thank you gift to a donor during September's Leukemia Awareness Month, and it kicks off today! Learn more about Haley's gift: leukemiarf.org/awareness-to-…
2
168
Leukemia Research Foundation retweeted
10 Sep 2025
Life after treatment deserves support.
Join @BMTInfoNet & @LeukemiaRF for a free webinar on what to expect after leukemia treatment — chemo, immune therapy, or transplant.
🗓️ Sept 29 | 12PM CT
🔗 Register: leukemiarf.org/patients/webi…
#LeukemiaAwarenessMonth #PostTreatment
1
1
123
11 Aug 2025
During September's Leukemia Awareness Month, the Leukemia Research Foundation is offering *two free live online events* for patients and caregivers to help navigate the cancer journey. Register or find out more: bit.ly/45b9xfA #leukemiaawarenessmonth #Leukemia
2
184
1 Aug 2025
We’re thrilled to announce the 2025–2027 New Investigator Research Grant recipients—13 outstanding scientists from across the country who are pushing the boundaries of leukemia research.
Meet the 2025–2027 awardees: bit.ly/474sfGP
1
1
8
1,305
30 Jul 2025
Thirteen scientists from across the country have been awarded 2025-2027 New Investigator Research Grants from the Leukemia Research Foundation. story.cd/AAZPTm
1
4
378
Leukemia Research Foundation retweeted
🧬 Know the Basics – AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia)
drive.google.com/file/d/14rS…
Early detection and immediate treatment are key.
Don’t ignore what your body is telling you—speak to a doctor.
#AML #KnowTheSigns #ActForLeukemia #LeukemiaAwareness
3
6
188
12 May 2025
Congrats! Dr. Christian Hurtz, a 2022 New Investigator Research Grant (NIRG) recipient, and team, have identified a new potential treatment target for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The study was recently published in the Leukemia: bit.ly/42UN7OA
6
565
25 Mar 2025
Congrats to Ulrich Steidl, MD,PhD! Dr. Steidl, a 2008 New Investigator Research Grant recipient, and Co-Director of the Blood Cancer Institute-Montefiore Einstein,NY, has been recognized by
@ISEHSociety for his outstanding work in the field of hematology.bit.ly/4l0iSwD
1
26
995
22 Jan 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Eric Wang, who is also a 2024 New Investigator Grant recipient from the Leukemia Research Foundation, and all of the other Scholar Award recipients!
21 Jan 2025
Our lab is deeply grateful to @ASH_hematology for the Scholar Award and to be in such great company among other outstanding researchers!!
hematology.org/newsroom/pres…
1
5
566