Princess Takamatsu Cancer Research Fund

The Princess Takamatsu Cancer Research Fund (公益財団法人 高松宮妃癌研究基金) is a Japanese public-interest incorporated foundation based in Minato-ku, Tokyo. According to its official website, it was established on April 20, 1968, following the wishes of Princess Takamatsu, who had lost her mother to cancer in 1933 and had since supported cancer research. The foundation solicits donations and states that donated funds are used in full directly to support cancer research. Its activities include research grants, an academic award, and international symposia and lectures. Its president (総裁) is Prince Hitachi, who assumed the post on December 26, 2012.

The Princess Takamatsu Cancer Research Fund was established on April 20, 1968, as stated on its official website. The foundation's origin is tied to Princess Takamatsu, who wrote that after losing her mother to cancer in 1933 (Showa 8), she developed a deep interest in the disease and continued to support research toward its eradication. She expressed joy at the founding of the fund, which came about with the support of many people, and stated the intention to seek broad public cooperation to further efforts against cancer. The foundation is a public-interest incorporated foundation (公益財団法人) headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo. Its president (総裁) is Prince Hitachi, who assumed the position on December 26, 2012; the official website notes his background in cancer biology research.

A public-interest foundation dedicated to supporting cancer research through grants, awards, and international scientific exchange.

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