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RESE ARCH BRIEFS PATIENT AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Hyundai Hope On Wheels Supports Research The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Patient & Family Resource Center provides a comfortable place to find support. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, our staff can answer your questions about the illness, treatment options and available support services. This can include: n Cancer Prevention n Dealing with Side Effects n Clinical Trials The Alabama Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Alabama was one of 24 recipients across the country selected by a rigorous scientific review panel to receive a highly competitive Hyundai Scholar Grant from the Hyundai Hope On Wheels organization. This $250,000 grant will support the work of Gregory Friedman, M.D., associate professor in the UAB Department of Pediatrics and UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center scientist. Hyundai Hope On Wheels is a nonprofit organization committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer. Launched in 1998, it provides grants to eligible institutions nationwide that are pursuing life-saving research and innovative treatments for the disease. Since its inception, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has awarded more than $115 million towards childhood cancer research in pursuit of a cure. n Complementary Therapies n Stress Management n Spirituality n Support Groups & Oneon-One Support n Mindful Meditation n Restorative Yoga n Art Therapy PATIENT & FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Wallace Tumor Institute, Room 220 For more information, contact Teri Hoenemeyer, [phone] [email protected] Photo courtesy of Children’s of Alabama # K N O W U A B C C C • U A B . E D U / C A N C E R 27