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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Funds myeloma-focused cancer initiatives with venture-style support for early projects.

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About

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation is a U.S. foundation founded in 1998 by Kathy Giusti and Karen Giusti. It focuses on multiple myeloma and says it has raised more than $600 million for research since inception, with roughly 90% of its budget directed to research and programming.

The foundation funds grants, fellowships, and translational consortium awards for academic and clinical investigato…

Programs & grants under this funder

Myeloma Accelerator Challenge (MAC)

Funds multicenter translational myeloma research networks for high risk disease targets.

Myeloma Investment Fund (MIF)

Invests in early stage myeloma biotech companies through venture philanthropy capital.

1 grant

Myeloma Investment Fund (MIF)

Open

$23M pool·Rolling submission

MMRF Research Fellowship Program

Funds one year myeloma post doctoral training fellowships with mentorship.

1 grant

MMRF Research Fellowship Program

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MMRF Scholars Program

Funds early career myeloma researchers globally with long duration research awards.

1 grant

MMRF Scholars Program

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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: themmrf.org