ResearcHERS

One in three Americans will battle cancer in their lifetime. It can be hard to believe that a single person can make a difference. But funding just one research breakthrough, or one study with the right outcome, could potentially save countless lives.

What is ResearcHERS?

It’s a movement for our community’s most influential leaders who want to drive progress in cancer research and are passionate about gender equality. Its goal is to support the growth and development of female researchers, here in the Greater Philadelphia region and across the country, and provide a platform to raise money and interest in women in science for current and future generations.

Why women researchers?

Women bring diverse and unique perspectives to cancer research, making invaluable contributions and discoveries. However, women are continuously underrepresented in research leadership, are less likely to receive tenure than men, and are