Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory

The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research is the world's largest private funder of pancreatic cancer research, dedicated to advancing scientific breakthroughs that lead to earlier detection and better treatments. The organization supports a network of dedicated research laboratories, most notably the Lustgarten Foundation Pancreatic Cancer Research Laboratory at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, led by Dr. David Tuveson. Their research strategy focuses on high-impact areas such as patient-derived organoids for personalized medicine, the development of KRAS-targeted therapies, and the identification of early detection biomarkers. By fostering collaborations between top-tier academic institutions like Johns Hopkins and MIT, the foundation accelerates the translation of basic science into clinical trials. Notably, 100% of all public donations are directed toward research initiatives, as administrative costs are covered by separate funding.