The Sontag Foundation
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The Sontag Foundation is one of the largest private funders of brain cancer research in the United States.
Ponte vedra beach, fl
Joined February 2020
As we gear up for our 22nd Annual DSA Scientific Retreat, let's take a moment to appreciate the incredible work of our 2023 grant awardees: @DeblinaSarkar59, Kyle P. Eagen, and @LeyuanM. Apply here:
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The Distinguished Scientist Award application portal is open! The deadline to apply is March 12, 2025, by 11:59pm ET. Have a Question? Contact Shandra Koler at skoler@sontagfoundation.org for assistance with the application process.
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On #WorldCancerDay, we honor the profound personal impact of cancer. With 1 in 5 people worldwide facing a cancer diagnosis, access to proper treatment is crucial. @BTNcares is dedicated to supporting those affected by brain cancer. Discover more at:
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Justin Siemann, Ph.D., Associate of Life Sciences for the Sontag Innovation Fund, will be attending the American Association for Cancer Research IO 2025! If you’re attending as well, he’d love to connect and meet up. Feel free to reach out at jsiemann@sontagfoundation.org.
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month. Take the time to care for yourself and your loved ones by staying aware of risks, understanding your family history, and scheduling regular checkups with your doctor.
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The Sontag Innovation Fund is bridging the gap between startups and investors, supporting them in the early stages to enhance their technology and appeal to other potential investors. Visit to learn more. #TheSontagFoundation #SontagInnovationFund
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Attendees at the 2025 Sontag Foundation Scientific Retreat will have the opportunity to meet @ediewidder, a former senior scientist at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution and co-founder of the Ocean Research and Conservation Association.
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Our annual DSA scientific retreat is just around the corner! We will be celebrating our 2024 DSA winners: @zz_zhaozhang, @WangLabUIUC, @SRsrivatsan, and @crcadwell. If you would like to become a DSA awardee, the application portal is now open!
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The Sontag family personally understood the challenges of a brain tumor diagnosis. That’s why they established our sister organization, @BTNcares, which is committed to providing a community of support for individuals and families, focusing on survivorship.
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Congratulations to our DSA grantees for being elected to @the_ascin! @FilbinMariella (DSA ’19), @DanWahlMD (DSA’21), and Jason Huse (DSA’12) we could not be more proud of all that you are accomplishing.
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Check out this recent article which included work done by four of our DSA winners. Thank you, @Sloan_Lab, @BhaduriLab, Sriram Vanneti, and Clark Chen, for your incredible contributions!
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Exciting news! Scott Davis, the Managing Director of the Sontag Innovation Fund, will be attending the @jpmorgan Healthcare Conference! If you're attending, he’d love to connect and meet up. Reach out at sdavis@sontagfoundation.org. #SontagInnovationFund #Healthcare #AACR
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The application portal is open! Find guidelines for The Distinguished Scientist Award here: The deadline to apply is March 12, 2025, by 11:59pm ET. Have a Question? Email skoler@sontagfoundation.org for assistance with the application process.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by the fires in Los Angeles. ❤️
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We are looking forward to the 2025 DSA Annual Retreat in February with special guest speaker, Dr. @ediewidder! This gathering represents an important opportunity to drive innovation and inspire hope for the future. Learn more:
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The Sontag Innovation Fund was founded to accelerate innovative solutions for diagnosing, treating, preventing, and ultimately curing brain cancer.
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Mark your calendars! Distinguished Scientist Award applications open on January 13, 2025. This prestigious $750,000 award is paid over a five-year period at $150,000 per year. Applications are due March 12, 2025 at 11:59pm ET. Click here to learn more:
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Happy New Year from The Sontag Foundation! We wish you a year filled with hope and progress. We are deeply grateful for our community and can’t wait to see what 2025 holds for advancements in brain cancer research. Here’s to a year of continued growth and impact!
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What an extraordinary year! The events we’ve participated in, along with many others not pictured, have been nothing short of transformative. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to connect with everyone who contributed to this journey.
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