We connect advocates & cancer researchers to advance breakthroughs
To make faster progress to improve treatments and end cancer, we must break through silos. Patients, clinicians and researchers are all experts in their areas – of living with cancer, treating patients with cancer, and in the science of cancer, respectively.
As a diverse and growing network with a shared vision, we are working at the forefront to create a shift toward a more inclusive research paradigm. By interacting in a new way, we can help cancer patients live longer and better lives.
OFFERINGS
Our programs connect advocates & researchers
Poster Walkthrough
Virtual learning exchanges between scientists & advocates
Poster Meetup
Learning exchanges between scientists & advocates at conferences
Network
Service that facilitates connections between scientists & advocates
Huddles
Freestanding discussions about cancer research & patient experiences
Receptions
Social gatherings between advocates and researchers
Trainings
Workshops for advocates to enhance understanding of drug development
OUR Values
We believe in equity, inclusivity, and the power of science
Our work is driven by the bonds between people, and the truth and power of science. We are committed to fostering inclusive partnerships and addressing disparities that impact cancer research and access to treatments.
“Interacting with patients and advocates has left an impact on me and I’m thinking about research with new perspectives. It impressed on me that we need to understand the biological differences between subtypes better, and that we need better treatment for metastatic disease now.”
Grasp Cancer | 822 Guilford Avenue #2011, Baltimore, MD 21202
GRASP is a program of Trailhead Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
