Immunotherapy Foundation

The Immunotherapy Foundation is a San Diego-based non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the development and clinical application of next-generation cancer immunotherapies. Founded by Ralph and Fernanda Whitworth, the foundation focuses on funding high-impact translational research and early-stage clinical trials, particularly for HPV-related cancers and personalized neoantigen vaccines. By bridging the gap between academic discovery and patient care, the foundation partners with leading institutions like the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology. Their work emphasizes the development of personalized medicine approaches, including T-cell therapies and vaccine platforms designed to activate the immune system against tumor-specific targets.