Why San Diego ?
San Diego is recognized as one of the largest and fastest growing life-science communities in the country and uniquely positioned as a global center for cancer research , innovation and care . The city is home to three NCI-designated cancer centers , internationally recognized biotech research institutions , top clinical care hospitals and nearly 1000 life-science companies . Headquartered amongst this powerful scientific hub , Curebound is the catalyst to bring these resources together to drive the work faster and further - to expedite discovery and improve the lives of patients today .
World Class Collaboration
Curebound ’ s cutting-edge collaborative model assembles the best scientists from San Diego ’ s leading research organizations including Moores Cancer Center , Salk Institute , Rady Children ’ s Hospital , Sanford Burnham Prebys , La Jolla Institute for Immunology and Scripps Research . Guided by a world-class Scientific Advisory Board , Curebound will award its next wave of cancer research grants beginning in December 2022 . The first Cure Prize , a highly anticipated multi-million grant award for innovative , ground-breaking ideas intended to change the course of cancer research and care in San Diego will be awarded in early 2023 . “ We believe that best ideas happen when the right people work together ,” added Anne Marbarger , CEO
Concert for Cures
Curebound ’ s annual events aim to bring all of San Diego ’ s diverse communities together in a shared effort to find a cure . Building on its flagship event , Padres Pedal the Cause to be held March 18 , 2023 , this fall Curebound will launch a new community celebration with its inaugural benefit concert at the beautiful Rady-Jacobs Shell . Mark your calendars for November 4 , 2022 for exciting headliner information and details .
To learn more about Curebound and how you can get involved , visit www . curebound . org .
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