Dr. Nicole Anderson receives B+ Foundation funding
Research by Dr. Nicole Anderson, assistant professor of cell and molecular biology, has received $75,000 a year in funding over two years from the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.
The application is titled “Identify Genetic Drivers Metastasis Using an Established Zebrafish Model of High-Risk Neuroblastoma.”
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation focuses its mission on four key areas: providing financial assistance, supporting childhood cancer research, raising awareness, and offering psychosocial support. Named for his blood type and his positive outlook, the foundation honors the memory of Andrew, a 14-year-old student-athlete from Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away from AML leukemia.
Only 8.3% of the federal government’s cancer research budget is used for childhood cancer research. The B+ Foundation helped create the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer and is a member of the Alliance for Childhood Cancer to advocate for more government funds.