Uniting for a World Immune to Cancer
Together, CRI is turning immunotherapy research into real-world impact by changing the way we treat and defeat cancer.
Power the Research
CRI connects passionate funders and supporters to the science that’s changing cancer care. You are bringing tomorrow’s treatments to patients today.
Sharing Stories of Strength
Meet the patients and caregivers who inspire everything we do. Their journeys show how science, support, and determination are helping more people survive cancer and thrive.
Lead the Next Breakthrough
CRI supports scientists and researchers with the tools to turn bold ideas into real impact. Through funding, trial networks, and shared data, we help accelerate the future of cancer immunotherapy.
New Grant Opportunity
The CRI IGNITE Award provides up to 5 years of catalytic support for outstanding postdoctoral researchers
Oswald Peterson
Lung Cancer Survivor
Funding Research That Saves Lives
With immunotherapy, Oswald went from barely standing to dancing in Trinidad’s beloved Carnival once more.
Our Impact
Turning Research Into Results
Investment
$570M
$570M+ Invested in CRI research scientists worldwide
Results
30
30 cancers are now treatable with immunotherapy
Respected
Top 5%
CRI is highest rated among all U.S. charities
Patients
9M+
9M+ Patients benefiting from CRI research worldwide annually
Immunotherapy Stories
In these inspiring stories, patients, scientists and supporters share their personal experiences with cancer. Their stories offer wisdom and hope to all those affected by cancer.
“I’m hoping I’m really doing my part to one day find a cure or find a way to prevent cancer from impacting the lives of so many people.”
Keith Doubman
Funder & Supporter
Our partners
Conquering
Cancer Together
We cultivate lasting strategic partnerships with research institutions, cancer treatment centers, biopharmaceutical companies, and nonprofits to facilitate innovation in immuno-oncology and advance new lifesaving immunotherapies for more patients.
News and Events
Discover how we are building a world without cancer on our news and events page.
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December 17, 2025Building the Data-First Future of Immunotherapy
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November 17, 2025Choreographing the Cure: How Immunotherapy Gave Oswald More Time
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July 24, 2025Cancer Research Institute Announces 2025 Recipients of Highest Scientific Honors in Cancer Immunotherapy
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July 17, 2025Investing in Transformative Science: CRI Announces 2025 CLIP and Technology Impact Award Projects
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June 26, 2025Cancer Research Institute Names 25 New Postdoctoral Fellows, Fulfilling $2.5M Commitment Amid NIH Disruptions
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June 13, 2025CRI Announces 2025 Lloyd J. Old STARs: Five Bold Innovators Driving the Future of Cancer Immunotherapy
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June 4, 2025Cancer Research Institute Publishes Inaugural 2025 Cancer Immunotherapy Insights + Impact Report
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March 20, 2025Saving Research, Saving Lives: Fighting for the Future of Cancer Science Amid NIH Disruptions
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April 29, 20252025 AACR-CRI Lloyd J. Old Award: Dr. Crystal Mackall Honored for Fearlessly Confronting the “Beast” of Cancer
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April 6, 2025Immunotherapy vs. Chemotherapy: What’s the Difference?
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