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SSO Research and Education Fund

Why Your Support Matters

By donating to the SSO Research and Education Fund, you help ensure that surgeon-scientists have access to vital research grants. These grants empower our colleagues, former trainees, and mentors to conduct innovative studies that shape the future of cancer treatment.

Since its inception, SSO has awarded over $4 million in research grants, supporting projects in key areas such as breast cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, and pancreatic cancer. 44 members have received the Clinical Investigator Award (CIA) or Young Investigator Award (YIA), making a real impact in surgical oncology research.

Research Made Possible by Your Donations

Here are just a few of the cutting-edge projects funded by SSO research grants:

  • Characterization of Intratumoral B Cells and Microbiome to Enhance Responses to Sarcoma Immune Checkpoint Blockade
    Christina L. Roland, MD, MS
  • Clinical Translation of New Immunotherapy-Based Concepts in Patients with Peritoneal Metastasis
    Carlos Chan, MD, PhD
  • The Impact of Perioperative Antibiotic Prophylaxis on the Fecal Microbiome in Patients with Cutaneous Malignancy
    Emily Keung, MD
  • Role of Peritoneal Mesenchymal Cells in Promoting Appendix Cancer Peritoneal Dissemination and Treatment Resistance
    Georgios Karagkounis, MD

These projects, and many more, are shaping the future of cancer care. Your donations help make them possible.

The Need for Support is Greater Than Ever

Surgeon-led research is critical to improving outcomes for cancer patients, but this work can only continue with your help. Your donation to the SSO Research and Education Fund ensures that future surgeon-scientists have the resources they need to make the next breakthrough in cancer treatment. Donate now

Upcoming Research and Education Fund Events

 

Raising for Research Fundraiser at SSO 2025

March 28, 2025 | Tampa Marriott Water Street

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