Name a gene to make your mark on cancer
Honor a family member, friend, physician, or caregiver with a lasting tribute that also fuels groundbreaking cancer research and patient care.
NAME A GENEABOUT THE GENE DISPLAY
The Gene Display, located in the Robert J. Tomsich Family Gallery in the Yawkey Center for Cancer Care, is a visual and dynamic representation of the real genetic information that leads to lifesaving cancer treatments. Make your mark on cancer with a personal inscription on a four-inch square gene which provides you with a beautiful and lasting naming opportunity at Dana-Farber. Genes can be named individually or as a group with a gift of $5,000, payable over one or two years.
The display is a larger-than-life visualization of a microarray, the technology that our researchers use to survey the behavior of genes in a tumor cell.
Scientists use this information to classify tumors according to their unique genetic signatures, allowing for more accurate diagnoses and, ultimately, more individual and targeted therapies for each patient.
Show your support for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s mission by naming a gene with a personal message or in honor of a family member, friend, or caregiver.
The Gene Display provides flexible funding for Dana-Farber, enabling us to direct these critical dollars where they are needed most.
Design Your Gene
Your gene features your personal inscription on a 4" x 4" gene in our display. Here are some examples of inspiring messages:
Preview Your Gene
Please use lines 1 – 3 to indicate your personalized message. Use lines 4 and 5 to indicate donor name (20 character limit per line, including spaces).
HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS
More than 800 innovative, active clinical trials each year
Personalized support and resources for patients and their loved ones
State-of-the-art facilities bring effective treatments to patients quickly
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate care to children and adults and is home to groundbreaking cancer discoveries. Since its founding in 1948, the Jimmy Fund has raised millions of dollars through thousands of community efforts to advance Dana-Farber’s lifesaving mission.
