HOUSTON, NOVEMBER 19, 2025 ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today was awarded over $29 million from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) in support of impactful prevention programs, groundbreaking cancer research efforts and faculty recruitment.
“We sincerely appreciate CPRIT for their continued support of cancer research and prevention at MD Anderson,” said Giulio Draetta, M.D., Ph.D. , chief scientific officer at MD Anderson. “These efforts can have profound impact on the lives of patients and their families, and this funding ensures our exemplary clinicians and scientists can continue working together to drive breakthroughs that advance our mission to end cancer.”
Since its inception, CPRIT has awarded over $4 billion in grants for cancer research. MD Anderson investigators have received more than $725 million, approximately 18% of the total awards. CPRIT award recipients include 151 academic institutions, non-profit organizations and private companies located in Texas. The research and prevention efforts funded by CPRIT advance the health of Texans, the research superiority of the state, the life science infrastructure and the Texas economy.
In addition to the prevention and research awards below, CPRIT also awarded $3 million for the recruitment of one CPRIT Scholar.
Prevention awards to MD Anderson include:
Academic research awards to MD Anderson include:
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