The Kosten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research announced this week that it will fund $180,000 in grants in 2022 for research teams focused on studying pancreatic cancer. Locally, the Baptist Clinical Research Institute will be the recipient of funds from the grants, as will two Texas-based institutions.
The Memphis-based pancreatic cancer nonprofit is partnering with Baptist Clinical Research Institute in Memphis, University of Texas Southwestern’s Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas, and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine in Edinburg, Texas.
“We’re incredibly proud to support these research teams as they break new ground and work towards our goal of curing pancreatic cancer,” said Alan Kosten, chairman of the Kosten Foundation. “The Kosten Foundation is grateful for the continued support of the community and our sponsors, which allows us to continue making a difference in the fight against this deadly disease.”
The Kosten Foundation is a Memphis-based nonprofit dedicated to funding cancer research. It was formed in 2003 by the family of Herb Kosten after his death due to pancreatic cancer. To date, the organization has donated more than $2.5 million for pancreatic cancer research and hosts an active monthly support group meeting for patients, their families, and anyone interested in learning more about pancreatic cancer. The foundation hosts an annual Kick It 5K, which has grown to include more than 2,500 participants. Money raised from the 5K and other Kosten Foundation events helps fund pancreatic cancer research.
