Andrew Ursini Charitable Fund – Sarcoma Research Grant Presentation

We were pleased to welcome Associate Professor Jason Cain to our head office for this year’s Andrew Ursini Charitable Fund (AUCF) presentation.

Jason was one of the Fund’s first recipients in 2011 and shared how that early support helped establish his research career at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research. Since then, his work in childhood and adolescent sarcoma research has contributed to 57 peer-reviewed publications, the mentoring of more than 40 research students and professionals, and four clinical trials. Seeing the long-term impact of this support is something we’re incredibly proud of.

Hearing directly from Jason about what AUCF funding enabled him to achieve was a highlight of the presentation. It was encouraging to see firsthand how the Fund’s support and investment strategy have translated into meaningful research outcomes over time. His overview of the science behind his work was also well received by GPA’s engineering and technical teams, who enjoyed the opportunity to explore a different area of research from a data-driven perspective.

The Andrew Ursini Charitable Fund was established in memory of former GPA Director Andrew Ursini, who passed away in 2010 after a long battle with rare forms of cancer. In keeping with Andrew’s legacy, the Fund supports research into rare and under-researched cancers.

Fundraising through the AUCF remains an important part of GPA’s culture, and presentations like Jason’s provide a valuable reminder of the difference these contributions can make. We thank Jason for taking the time to share his journey and the important work he continues to lead.