Dan Engel
Melanoma Survivor
Our Impact
More Therapies to More People
CRI ensures we reach the patients who need it the most.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a world immune to cancer by driving scientific discovery, accelerating collaboration, and turning breakthroughs into life-saving treatments.
For over 70 years, CRI has driven breakthroughs in cancer immunotherapy by funding groundbreaking research, supporting life-saving clinical trials, and expanding access to the latest treatments. Today, CRI continues to accelerate progress by uniting scientists, funders, and patients around the shared goal of advancing data-driven discovery worldwide.
Giving patients new hope
Unlocking the Science
Groundbreaking science gives patients new hope in their fight against cancer. Shared data helps scientists expedite new discoveries and bring life-saving therapies to patients around the world faster. Using the body’s own immune system to fight cancer is a cutting-edge approach to combating, and one day ending, this global health crisis.
Efficient
83%
83 cents of every dollar spent goes to programs
Results
30
30 cancers are now treatable with immunotherapy
Trials
120+
Over 120 clinical trials funded
Funding
$24M
$24 million awarded in 2024
Want to help support our mission?
Trusted for 70 Years
The Cancer Research Institute is a top-rated nonprofit organization that upholds the very highest standards of fiscal responsibility, integrity, and transparency. You can rest assured that your charitable contribution will be used to make maximum impact in cancer immunotherapy research, ultimately saving lives and advancing medical breakthroughs.
Cutting-Edge Clinical Trials
CRI coordinates and funds clinical trials designed to provide patients with the most promising immunotherapy combinations. Our Cancer Immunotherapy Clinical Trial Finder is a complimentary service that has connected thousands of patients to clinical trials.
Clinical trial navigators are on hand to help you find the right clinical trial for you or a loved one. Explore the basics of cancer clinical trials and what to consider before enrolling.
Immunotherapy Stories
In these inspiring stories, funders, patients, and scientists share their personal experiences with cancer.
Their stories offer wisdom and hope to all those affected by cancer.
