Help Us Raise $15,000 to Power Genetic Research Innovation

At Code for the Cure Inc., we believe small projects can spark big discoveries. That’s why we’re launching a campaign to raise $15,000 to fund a pilot grant supporting research on hereditary pancreatitis one of the most underrepresented and dangerous cancers. 

 

What Is a Pilot Grant?

A pilot grant is a small, early-stage research award designed to help scientists gather the preliminary data needed to launch larger studies. These grants often serve as a vital first step toward breakthroughs in understanding diseases, developing treatments, or discovering new biomarkers.

While major grants can require extensive prior data, pilot grants allow researchers to test innovative ideas and explore uncharted scientific territory. Even a modest investment can yield powerful insights that attract larger funding from national research agencies or private foundations later on.

 

Why It Matters

Hereditary pancreatitis is a genetic disease that often begins early in life and leads to repeated pancreatic damage over many years. These patients face a much higher risk of developing pancreatic cancer, largely because the disease is hard to detect until it is advanced. Since the pancreas cannot be easily monitored with routine imaging, blood-based biomarkers are essential. They allow doctors to track inflammation and early disease changes over time using a simple, noninvasive test. Funding this research helps move care from reacting to late-stage disease to identifying risk earlier and preventing serious outcomes before they occur.

 

Our Goal: $15,000

Every dollar raised will go directly toward launching a pilot study on hereditary pancreatitis, supporting researchers, essential lab materials, and data collection. By funding early-stage research, we can help turn promising ideas into real medical solutions.