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Phil Knight gives 2B for cancer research

9 days ago
https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2025/08/14/phil-knight-commits-a-record-2-billion-to-oregon-health--science-university/
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  • #cancer-research
  • Phil Knight and his wife Penny donated $2 billion to the Oregon Health & Science University’s Knight Cancer Institute, the largest gift ever to a U.S. university.
  • The donation aims to develop a fully integrated cancer care model with accelerated diagnostics, better clinical trial access, and seamless patient treatment experiences.
  • Dr. Brian Druker, director of the Knight Cancer Institute and developer of Gleevec, will oversee the initiative, focusing on multidisciplinary care and patient support services.
  • The Knight Cancer Institute will transition to a self-governed unit within OHSU, managed by the newly formed Knight Cancer Group with its own board of directors.
  • The Knights previously donated $500 million in 2013, which was matched to create a $1 billion fund for cancer research and precision medicine advancements.
  • Phil Knight, co-founder of Nike, has a history of philanthropy, including major donations to the University of Oregon and Stanford University.
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