The NLMSF World Renowned Medical Advisory Committee This committee of researchers/clinicians represent some of the best in the world. They are charged with vetting research project requests for funding by the Foundation. This is an important donation stewardship component of the Foundation, to ensure that all “investments in research” are used for the most promising LMS specific research projects. NLMSF Weekly Bulletins • Weekly information updates on research news, clinical trial listings, well-being articles, and more • Communication of updates to the ACOR and Smart Patients Group, as well as community Patient Support Groups • Article submissions by the Foundation to: Cure Magazine and Global Genes. The NLMSF Website and Facebook Group - All effective and helpful communication tools to convey the latest in information updates through the daily research efforts of volunteers. ���� The GIST and Sarcoma Journal Collaborative Partnerships With Other Sarcoma/Cancer Organizations • To enhance/expand patient resource assistance for patients and their families • Stronger together in mission and purpose on behalf of patients/families/caregivers LMS Research Support Through the Foundation’s Medical Advisory Committee, comprised of world renowned research clinicians, LMS specific research projects are reviewed and recommended for funding, once such projects are established as holding great promise for advancing treatment options in the future. Co-funding research projects are an ongoing goal of the Foundation. To date, several research projects have been co-funded, with more under current review. Additionally, the Foundation’s goal is to incentivize young researchers to continue their interest in LMS specific research endeavors, through monetary recognition of their published studies. ■ Follow these trends in the next issue of The GIST and Sarcoma Journal • An update summarizing developments in the adjuvant/neoadjuvant chemotherapy of high-risk adult-type soft tissue sarcomas (STS). • Selected abstracts on sarcomas from the 2017 ASCO Scientific Sessions
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