Prostate Cancer Foundation Under Simons
Ever since Simons became the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, the foundation has generated a total of $189.3 million in revenue, of which over 70% is used to fund research grants and science programs support.
Under Simons’ leadership, the Prostate Cancer Foundation has expanded its global research and partnership. In 2008, 2011, and 2012 respectively, the foundation launched its researching funding program in the United Kingdom, People’s Republic of China, and Ireland. During Simons’ term, the Prostate Cancer Foundation also increased its support for cancer researchers in Australia as well as Greece with the PCF Hellenic Fund. Simons and his team also oversaw the creation of the Coalition to Cure Prostate Cancer (CCPC), an independent non-profit organization in Canada, in 2011. As of today, CCPC has committed to fund four young prostate cancer researchers in Canada for $225,000 per scientist.
When Simons joined the Prostate Cancer Foundation in 2007, he launched the PCF 100, which has secured support commitment for 121 Young Investigators. On average, each Young Investigator receives a total grant amount of $225,000, which is matched dollar-for-dollar by his or her university
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