Gateway for Cancer Research and Society for Integrative Oncology Join Forces

CHICAGO, IL (June 23, 2021) – Gateway for Cancer^SM a non‐profit organization dedicated to funding transformational cancer research, announces a scientific collaboration with the Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO) to advance evidence‐based integrative research.

This new initiative has been established to identify compelling areas of inquiry in the field of integrative cancer research and to fund the talented clinician‐scientists best positioned to pursue these studies. A direct path for SIO members has been established to ease the process of applying for a grant opportunity.

“Gateway for Cancer Research and SIO share an urgent commitment to discovering integrative strategies that will make a real difference for those facing cancer,” said Michael Burton, president and CEO, Gateway for Cancer Research. “We are proud to partner with SIO to establish this promising grant program, and we are confident that our collaboration will significantly contribute to and accelerate progress for the patients we serve.”

“We are excited to collaborate with Gateway for Cancer Research to create a pathway for new integrative oncology research,” said Dr. Ting Bao, President of SIO. “This joint effort aligns perfectly with SIO’s mission to support scientifically robust research on evidence‐informed integrative therapies to improve the lives of people affected by cancer and marks an important step forward in the field of integrative oncology.”

For more information on Gateway for Cancer Research please visit us at GatewayCR.org or contact us at Research@GatewayCR.org.

For more information on the Society for Integrative Oncology, please visit our website at integrativeonc.org or contact us at graham@integrativeonc.org.

To submit an LOI, please visit the Grants Management portal at SIO Integrative Program.

About Gateway for Cancer Research℠

Gateway for Cancer ResearchSM is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization committed to funding innovative cancer research that helps people living with cancer to feel better and live longer as we work to end cancer as we know it. Thanks to generous underwriting, 99 cents of every dollar Gateway receives directly funds Phase I and Phase II cancer clinical trials at leading research institutions across the country and abroad. Since 1991, Gateway has supported more than 190 clinical trials and funded over $90 million in breakthrough cancer research, serving over 9,000 patients. Get involved today by visiting GatewayCR.org, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/GatewayforCR and join the conversation on Twitter at @GatewayforCR and Instagram at @GatewayforCR, #BeAGateway

About Society for Integrative Oncology

Founded in 2003, SIO is the premier multi‐disciplinary professional organization for integrative oncology. A 501(c)(3) not‐for‐profit organization, SIO enables communication, education, and research to occur by bringing together practitioners from multiple disciplines focused on the care of cancer patients and survivors. Follow SIO on LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube (@Society for Integrative Oncology), Twitter and Instagram (@integrativeonc). #integrativeonc