Our Initiatives

Our Approach

The Sohn Conference Foundation takes a unique, selective investor’s approach to grant making. The Foundation supports cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and bold initiatives that will have the greatest impact in treating and curing pediatric cancer. The Foundation designed its approach in response to the challenges faced by the field of pediatric cancer. The strategy has four prongs:

Inspire

Cutting-Edge Scientific ResearchCollaborations in New York City.

There is no other city in the United States that is home to so many premier research institutions. The Foundation emboldens the City's best research hospitals to collaborate, leveraging their resources and talent for maximum results.

Invest

in State-of-the-Art Technology

New technologies—microscopes, cell sorters, DNA sequencers—will lead scientists to medical breakthroughs, but these technologies are expensive and government funds do not support such purchases. New technologies will enable scientists to understand each child’s cancer and customize medical treatments.

Develop

the Next Generation of Physician Scientists

Right now, too few young, bright physician scientists are researching pediatric cancer, resulting in a crisis within the field. The Foundation seeds a fellowship program to award funding to innovative, new scientists who are being overseen by the current leaders in the field.

Promote

Quality of Care for Children with Cancer

Insurance does not support comprehensive quality-of-life initiatives in hospitals. The Foundation funds cutting-edge diagnostic precision medicine and the renovation of dilapidated spaces to improve the quality of the treatment experience for children with cancer.

Transformative Initiatives

The Sohn Conference Foundation pursues preeminent and bold partners in its mission to treat and cure pediatric cancer. It does not limit resources to a single type of cancer, research focus, or hospital. The Foundation funds medical research, technology, and innovative projects at the following extraordinary institutions.

Over $60 Million Raised

for pediatric research and care

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The Irascope

Sohn grants $1 million to Rockefeller for cutting edge technology.

Rockefeller names the Leica Confocal Microscope Ira in memory of Ira Sohn.

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