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CPRIT 2024 Annual Report Now Available ONLINE

Published: 01/31/2025

(AUSTIN, TX) CPRIT is proud to introduce the 2024 CPRIT Annual Report, a web-based review of our fifteenth year as the state’s cancer-fighting agency.

Created by the Texas Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support and approved by the people of Texas through two statewide votes, CPRIT is a $6 billion investment in groundbreaking research into preventing, diagnosing, treating, and surviving cancer. As of August 31, 2024, CPRIT has awarded more than $3.65 billion to 144 entities and institutions across Texas through 2,017 merit-based, independently peer reviewed grants. CPRIT is now the second largest public funder of cancer research in the U.S., following only the National Cancer Institute.

2024 Texas Cancer Plan Now Available

Published: 12/18/2024

(AUSTIN) The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) announces the release of the 2024 Texas Cancer Plan, an updated report outlining actionable goals, objectives, and strategies to reduce the burden of cancer for communities and individuals across Texas. The 2024 Texas Cancer Plan can be found at www.texascancerplan.org. 

“The 2024 Texas Cancer Plan is a road map of ongoing efforts across our state to eradicate cancer and reflects the changes, progress, and advances, in cancer prevention and control since 2018,” said Kristen Doyle, CPRIT Chief Executive Officer. “Everyone in Texas deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy and fulfilling life, free of cancer. Progress in the fight against cancer depends on all Texans working to create a healthier Texas and a brighter future. Together, Texans will conquer cancer.” 

State cancer agency awards $89 million in grants to Texas institutions and companies

Published: 11/20/2024

(AUSTIN) Today, the governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) approved $89 million through 22 grants to advance the state’s fight against cancer. The grants provide funding for a wide array of CPRIT Scholar recruitment awards, evidence-based prevention programs, and developmental research focusing on promising new treatments for cancer. 

CPRIT Welcomes New Staff

Published: 10/24/2024

(AUSTIN) This week, the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) welcomed two new executive staff members, filling vacancies left by staff assuming new duties following the change in leadership over the summerAttorney John Ellis is the new General Counsel for CPRIT, taking over for Kristen Doyle, who assumed the role as Chief Executive Officer in JulyGrant Weaver steps in as the new Chief Financial Officer, following Heidi McConnell who recently assumed the role of Deputy Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. 

CPRIT awards more than $60 million to boost Texas’ fight against cancer 

Published: 08/21/2024

(AUSTIN) Today, the governing body of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) approved $60.6 million in grants to advance the state’s fight against cancer. The grants fund a wide array of academic research projects, including CPRIT Scholar recruitment awards, innovative core facilities, and developmental research focusing on promising new insights into the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer. 

“The grants approved today show the impact CPRIT is having across the board in cancer research,” said CPRIT CEO Kristen Doyle. “By supporting the vital core facilities that researchers need, funding groundbreaking research and deepening the bench of clinical trial investigators, CPRIT is fulfilling the promise central to our mission:  we are helping Texans conquer cancer.”

CPRIT adds a new board member: Tommy Taylor

07/11/2024

(AUSTIN) The Cancer and Prevention Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), the largest state funder of cancer research in the nation, has gained a new board member with the appointment of Dallas attorney Thomas "Tommy" Taylor. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick appointed Taylor to serve on the CPRIT Oversight Committee for a term that expires January 31, 2029.  

Taylor has more than 47 years of experience representing companies in all facets of their business, including long range planning, contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, state and federal regulations, alternative dispute resolution and litigation.  He holds BBA, JD and LLM degrees, and is licensed in the State of Texas and the Supreme Court of the United States. 

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