Backing Bold Science
We invest in scientists pursuing high-impact research with the power to change how cancer is detected, treated, and cured. Their projects range from novel immunotherapies to advances in hard-to-treat cancers, all aiming to significantly improve patient outcomes.
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States
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Cutting Edge Research
Invest in projects with the potential to significantly advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
Fighting Cancer in all Forms
Fund research across cancer types, including blood, brain, breast, and esophageal cancer, and support breakthroughs in novel immunotherapies.
$20M
In Funding
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Projects Funded
Powering the Minds Driving Cancer Breakthroughs
The Bakewell Foundation champions visionary scientists with the courage to pursue transformative cancer research. We fund cutting-edge projects at every stage of the research process, from early discoveries to clinical trials, providing innovators with the resources they need to transform groundbreaking ideas into real-world advances.

- Transforming Research into ResultsWe focus on high-risk, high-reward research that drives meaningful progress in cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. By funding innovative science and the emerging talent behind it, The Bakewell Foundation helps bring new solutions from the lab to the lives of patients.
- Cancer Research FundingOur mission is to defeat cancer by efficiently funding high-impact research. We've invested over $20 million in leading institutions, fueling groundbreaking work in cancer research and clinical innovation. This funding has significantly improved patient outcomes, bringing us closer to a future where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease.
- Cancer Research Foundation PartnershipBy collaborating with like-minded cancer research organizations, we accelerate discoveries and help drive meaningful progress in cancer research.






