2026 Spring Scholars Announced

The Foundation is please to announce the following individuals have been selected as Forbeck Scholars for the 2025 Fall Forums.

Cancer and Aging - Convergent and Opposing Forces

  • Claire Han, PhD, DNP, APRN-CNP - The Ohio State University
  • Eric Sun, PhD - Stanford University

Causes and Consequences of Cellular Plasticity in Cancer

  • Rodrigo Romero, PhD - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Clint Stalnecker, PhD - University of North Carolina

Selecting our Scholars is never an easy decision and we want to send out a huge  thank you to all the talented candidates that applied.

Please consider sponsoring one of these scholars during their years of participation in these important meetings. By Sponsoring a Scholar, you are supporting a specific researcher, of your choice, to attend our Forums and Scholar retreats. This gives you the opportunity to connect with them, and follow their progress. Support a Scholar for $1,000 per year for 3 years ($3,000 total commitment) Your generous contribution fuels the next generation of cancer discoveries. For more information contact us or visit wgfrf.org/donate to sign up as a sponsor.

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