STAND UP TO CANCER NAMES JULIAN ADAMS, Ph.D., CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER

Key Facts

In this newly created position, Dr. Adams will lead the development of strategic research priorities to enhance SU2C's research portfolio and will work closely with the SU2C Scientific Advisory Committee to steer funding to the most promising translational research opportunities.
"Since SU2C's launch in 2008, we have funded 142 team science grants and awards across a wide range of cancer types and the time is right to add a deeply knowledgeable and experienced leader to guide our research priorities and investment decisions," said Russell Chew, president and CEO of Stand Up To Cancer.
In addition to leading the strategy and operational effectiveness of SU2C's grants program, Dr. Adams will work to build and strengthen SU2C's external relationships across the cancer research community, including with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the Scientific Partner of SU2C, as well as with funding partners, research institutions, government entities, and other key stakeholders.
As Chief Science Officer, Dr. Adams joins Stand Up To Cancer's senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO, and will oversee SU2C's prestigious Scientific Advisory Committee and SU2C's scientific staff.