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The Sontag Foundation

@sontagfdn

The Sontag Foundation is one of the largest private funders of brain cancer research in the United States.

 Ponte vedra beach, fl
sontagfoundation.org/
Joined February 2020
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Congratulations to DSA 2015 Grantee @PeterFecci, MD, PhD, on being recognized as one of @BeckersSpine Review’s “15 Neurosurgeons to Know”! Read more: bit.ly/4dR3Gjz.
This image is a congratulatory announcement featuring a person named Peter E. Fecci, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. It states they have been named one of the 15 "Neurosurgeons to Know." The announcement is from The Sontag Foundation and includes a grayscale headshot of the individual.

ALT This image is a congratulatory announcement featuring a person named Peter E. Fecci, M.D., Ph.D., from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. It states they have been named one of the 15 "Neurosurgeons to Know." The announcement is from The Sontag Foundation and includes a grayscale headshot of the individual.

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On International Brain Tumor Awareness Day, we’re highlighting @BTNcares, which provides free, personalized navigation services to patients and families affected by a primary brain tumor diagnosis. Learn more through Mary Ann’s story: bit.ly/472fIme
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We’re proud to spotlight @AiMMedRobotics, one of our Sontag Innovation Fund portfolio companies, and its collaboration with Siemens Healthineers to advance MRI-guided neurosurgery. Learn more: bit.ly/4s1cedg
Portfolio company announcement from AiM Medical Robotics and Siemens Healthineers about a collaboration to enhance MRI-guided robotic neurosurgery.

ALT Portfolio company announcement from AiM Medical Robotics and Siemens Healthineers about a collaboration to enhance MRI-guided robotic neurosurgery.

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This week, we recognize those working to improve healthcare quality and patient care. We’re grateful for @BTNcares and their continued dedication to supporting patients and improving quality of life for everyone impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. bit.ly/3Bg4oTG
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Since 2003, we’ve invested more than $85 million to launch the careers of extraordinary scientists with the potential to make a lasting impact in brain cancer research. bit.ly/3KLT2Nf
A group of people gathered in front of a sign that reads, "A Community United For A Cure - The Sontag Foundation." The group is standing in a well-lit room with a patterned carpet. The text emphasizes the foundation's commitment to scientific discoveries and treatment breakthroughs in brain cancer.

ALT A group of people gathered in front of a sign that reads, "A Community United For A Cure - The Sontag Foundation." The group is standing in a well-lit room with a patterned carpet. The text emphasizes the foundation's commitment to scientific discoveries and treatment breakthroughs in brain cancer.

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We’re proud to share that @alpheusmedical, a Sontag Innovation Fund portfolio company, has announced the initiation of a new clinical trial evaluating its investigational Porphyrin Metabolite Activation therapy for patients with butterfly glioblastoma. prn.to/4ybu3Yw
Announcement from Sontag Innovation Fund highlighting news about Alpheus Medical. Text discusses the opening of enrollment for a new clinical trial for Butterfly Glioblastoma. The image includes Alpheus Medical's logo and several MRI scans.

ALT Announcement from Sontag Innovation Fund highlighting news about Alpheus Medical. Text discusses the opening of enrollment for a new clinical trial for Butterfly Glioblastoma. The image includes Alpheus Medical's logo and several MRI scans.

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On World Hospice & Palliative Care Day, we’re highlighting the support hospice and palliative care can provide to patients and families. For those navigating a primary brain tumor diagnosis, @BTNcares can help you understand your care options: bit.ly/4AEUmc2
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Scott Davis, Managing Director of the Sontag Innovation Fund, recently joined the @LSciNation RESI Boston Investor Panel on “Investing for Impact,” discussing how investors evaluate opportunities, measure impact, and identify mission-aligned early-stage companies.
A group of five people sit on chairs, participating in a discussion panel. Above them is a sign that reads "Sontag Innovation Fund" and "RESI Boston 2026: Investing for Impact Panel.

ALT A group of five people sit on chairs, participating in a discussion panel. Above them is a sign that reads "Sontag Innovation Fund" and "RESI Boston 2026: Investing for Impact Panel.

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Behind this number are individuals, families, and communities navigating the impact of a brain tumor. By investing in bold, innovative research, we can continue moving toward better treatments, improved outcomes, and hope for the future. bit.ly/3Fd1j8l
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Founded in 2002 by Rick and Susan Sontag following Susan's courageous battle with brain cancer, The Sontag Foundation was created to advance brain tumor research. Today, we are proud to be one of North America's largest private funders in the field. bit.ly/3Si4FLP
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We recognize the researchers, scientists, and innovators whose dedication brings us closer to better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. We are proud to invest in brilliant scientists pursuing bold and transformative ideas in brain cancer research. bit.ly/3Fd1j8l
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It is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the children and families navigating childhood cancer. Our sister organization, @BTNcares, provides free navigation services to children and families facing childhood cancer. bit.ly/3Bg4oTG
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Boston Biotech Week is only a few days away! Scott Davis and Justin Siemann will be in Boston September 22–25 and would love to connect with you. Email [email protected] to coordinate a time. #TheSontagFoundation #BiotechWeekBoston
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National Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day is a reminder that sometimes, supporting someone’s health means simply showing up. @BTNcares, provides free caregiver navigation for those caring for someone with a brain tumor. bit.ly/4qJM8eo
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Ponte Vedra and Nease High School cheerleaders came together to honor Mila Muniz, a 13-year-old who passed away after a battle with brain cancer, while recognizing Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month and the launch of the Moments with Mila Foundation. bit.ly/3SAfW0r
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We remember 9/11 and the lives, families, and communities forever impacted by that day. With gratitude for the courage of those who served and the strength of those who came together in the days that followed, we honor the enduring spirit of compassion, resilience, and unity.
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Today, we celebrate Susan Sontag and the incredible legacy she left behind. Her passion and dedication to the brain cancer community continue to make an impact, inspiring hope and reminding us of the difference we can make. bit.ly/3kuyPAn
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Scott Davis and Justin Siemann are looking forward to attending Biotech Week Boston this month. Will you be there too? If you’d like to connect with Scott and Justin during the event, reach out to [email protected].
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Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize and appreciate the dedication and hard work of those who contribute to making a difference every day. We’re especially grateful for the researchers and scientists whose incredible work continues to move brain cancer research forward.
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We want to extend a huge congratulations to Dr. Dan Landau, 2020 DSA Grantee, on his appointment as the inaugural chair of Weill Cornell Medicine's new Department of Systems and Computational Biomedicine! Read more: bit.ly/46oAgF0
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