The DTRF Dr. Dina Lev New Investigator Memorial Research Grant is named in honor of Dina Chelouche Lev, M.D., an early leader in desmoid tumor research. Dr. Lev was one of the original recipients of research support from the Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation in 2007, starting a reciprocal relationship that continued until her untimely passing in 2020 at the age of 55. The award embodies Dr. Lev’s endless enthusiasm and tireless effort toward moving the science of desmoid tumors forward, as well as her commitment to the training of young surgeons and scientists interested in connective tissue tumor oncology, including desmoid disease. Learn more »

DTRF is funding a desmoid tumor research project at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard to learn more about the disease and potential treatments. In order to pilot new technologies on desmoid tumors, the Broad team needs to acquire additional fresh tissue samples. *You can help support this research by donating excess tumor tissue from an upcoming surgery.* Learn more »