Scientific Board

The Scientific Advisory Board is comprised of some of the nation’s leading physicians and research scientists from prominent universities and cancer centers. The Board ensures that all proposals meet the highest standards of scientific merit and that funding is properly allocated. By focusing on brilliant young investigators, the Board works toward accomplishing the goal of the foundation: eradicating cancer.

Meet our Scientific Advisory Board

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ROBERT C. BAST, JR., M.D. Vice President for Translational Research University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX
WILLIAM T. BECK, PH.D., Professor and Head, Department of Biopharmaceutical Sciences University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago IL
GEROLD BEPLER M.D., PH.D., President and CEO, Karmanos Cancer Institute, Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Associate Dean for Cancer Programs, Wayne State University, Detroit MI
LISA M. COUSSENS, PH.D. Hildegard Lamfrom Chair in Basic Science, Professor and Chair, Cell & Developmental Biology, Associate Director for Basic Research, Knight Cancer Institute, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
NANCY E. DAVIDSON, M.D. Director, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute,Pittsburgh, PA

This amazing group has helped the V Foundation identify some of the most promising opportunities in the battle against cancer.