Building the Future of Cancer Care—Together
With a new inpatient cancer hospital and an unprecedented expansion of clinical and research talent, BIDMC is reshaping how care is delivered—made possible by visionary philanthropy.
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Advancing Revolutionary Research
Loren and Jeff Feingold made a lead gift that, with additional support from many generous donors, established the Rosenzweig-Feingold Family Endowed Chair in Pancreatic Disease. This chair honors the inaugural incumbent, Steven D. Freedman, MD, PhD, a world-renowned expert on pancreatic disease and a beloved physician.
The Good Fight
Joe Kapur participated in Haymakers for Hope in an effort to raise funds for the BIDMC Institute for Pancreatic Diseases. He was inspired to do so by his grandmother, Ani Kapur, who underwent pancreatic cancer treatment.
A Vital Community Resource
For the past 50 years, Bowdoin Street Health Center has provided high-quality, culturally inclusive care to the residents of Dorchester and beyond. The center has continued to grow and evolve over the past half century to meet the ever-changing needs of the population it serves. Funded by generous donors, the new pharmacy exemplifies the importance of philanthropy to all future initiatives at BSHC.
Clinical Excellence, Pioneering Research
David Avigan, MD, sets the vision and strategic direction for cancer care, research, and education for the BIDMC Cancer Center and the BILH network. With his approach to cancer care and groundbreaking clinical trials, the future is bright for cancer care at BIDMC.
Changing the Odds
Mary Tolan’s investment in an endowed chair to support the innovative work of Lev Perelman, PhD, aims to transform the standard of care and save lives far beyond the hospital’s walls.
Advancing Treatment
After participating in a clinical trial at the BIDMC Cancer Center to successfully treat an aggressive form of lymphoma, Cambridge resident gives back to support cancer research.
Cancer-Free and Forever Grateful
A trip abroad ended in a harrowing health scare for Andover resident Suellen Robinson. It led to an unexpected cancer diagnosis and extended stay at BIDMC—followed by a generous gift.
Devoted to Family and Giving Back
Over more than four decades, the late Ruth and Carl Shapiro were dear friends and generous supporters of the Beth Israel Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Their philanthropic legacy continues today with a gift of $5 million to support the new West Campus building.