Israel Cancer Research Fund - Florida

dedicated to the eradication of cancer and to support cancer research in israel for the benefit of all mankind. the israel cancer research fund (icrf) was founded in 1975 by a group of american and canadian medical researchers, oncologists, and lay people who were committed to the growth and development of israel and to combating the worldwide scourge of cancer. these visionaries were determined to harness israel's educational and scientific resources in the fight against cancer, while stemming the "brain drain" of israel's best and brightest scientists. their solution: providing funds for postdoctoral fellowships for young israeli m.d's and ph.d.'s. their solution worked. in addition to icrf's many achievements and medical breakthroughs by icrf-supported scientists, the organization now has operating chapters in six cities in three countries - the united states, canada and israel -- with its international headquarters in new york city, plus active boards of directors for each chapter,