Stiftung PATH – Patients' Tumor Bank of Hope
About the funder
The Stiftung PATH – Patients' Tumor Bank of Hope is a non-profit foundation, initiated by breast cancer patients and established in 2002. Its goal is to improve the chances of cure for patients with breast cancer by collecting fresh tumor tissue, storing it according to the highest quality standards, and making it available for cancer research. PATH operates decentralized tissue banks at six locations in Germany and has so far archived samples from over 12,000 patients. Funding is primarily provided through private donations and sponsors to support patients and researchers free of charge.
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Mission & Vision
Our mission is to sustainably advance cancer research through patient-generated tumor samples and to enable tailored therapies. We promote close collaboration between breast cancer patients and scientists to ensure access to valuable tissue material, thereby continuously improving treatment outcomes for those affected.
Target groups
The target group of the PATH Foundation comprises, on the one hand, breast cancer patients in Germany who wish to donate their tumor tissue for research purposes, and on the other hand, scientific institutions and researchers who require fresh breast cancer samples for studies and projects in the field of oncology research.