About Tower Cancer
It was established in 1996 by a dedicated group of physicians, patients, and volunteers with a personal stake in cancer.
Inspired by the most promising science, we fund leading researchers, making us a launchpad for additional funding and scientific discoveries.
Where We Invest:
- Scientific Research Grants: Funding scientific research to uncover the mechanisms by which cancer develops and spreads, creating a path to effectively treating and preventing the disease and creating the life-saving treatments of tomorrow.
- Survivorship Support: We invest in life-changing support for people affected by cancer today through Magnolia House.
While our programs and funding are made locally, they are designed to maximize impact beyond the initial investment — so they not only benefit researchers, patients, and families today, they have the potential to lead to even greater impact tomorrow, transforming lives anywhere.
Our Mission:
Through strategic local and national investments, we advance groundbreaking cancer research and provide profound support to those affected by the disease, creating outsized impact in Southern California and across the country.
Board of Directors Executive Officers
Nancy Rosenfelt
Chair
Jonathan Layne
Development Committee Chair
Larry Rosenstein
Vice-Chair
Donna Rosen*
Immediate Past Chair
David Spingarn
Treasurer
Christopher Clinton Conway
Chief Executive Officer
Jeanne Schnitzer Marks
Secretary
We’re powered by a passionate team,
dedicated to building a cancer-free future.
Our auxiliary funding groups play a supporting but vital role in the organization’s growth and vitality.
Latest News
Northwestern University — A Multi-Level Needs Assessment for mHealth Physical Activity Promotion Interventions in Breast Cancer Survivors with Fatigue (PA4Fatigue Study)
Researcher(s): Siobhan Phillips, PhD MPH, Principal investigatorPayton Solk, PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology...
Northwestern University — Fit2ThriveMIND Physical Activity Intervention Research Study
Researcher(s): Siobhan Phillips, PhD MPH, Principal investigatorDavid Victorson, PhD, Principal InvestigatorHannah Freeman,...
Johns Hopkins — Information Seeking and Decision Making in Patients Undergoing Breast Reconstruction
Researcher(s):Lily Mundy, MD, Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Principal...