CPRIT grants $23 million to MD Anderson for cancer research initiatives

The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) has awarded nearly $23 million to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for 20 cancer research projects. This funding aims to support advancements in various areas of cancer science. Additionally, CPRIT allocated $2 million for the recruitment of a new tenure-track faculty member. This funding is part of CPRIT's ongoing commitment to enhance cancer research and improve patient care. Since its start, CPRIT has granted over $3.7 billion for cancer research, with MD Anderson receiving more than $675 million. This funding has helped bring numerous researchers to Texas and expanded cancer prevention services statewide.