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The Canary Fund is a non-profit California corporation dedicated to developing a biomarker discovery platform for the early detection of cancer. It was founded in 2004 by former Cisco executive vice president Don Listwin, and is run on a day to day basis by president Dale Jantzen. It also features a Scientific Advisory Board including Dr. Lee Hartwell, a Nobel Laureate, among its prestigious members. A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... Cisco Systems, Inc. ... Leland H. Hartwell (born October 30, 1939, in Los Angeles, California) is president and director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. ... The Nobel Prizes (pronounced no-BELL or no-bell) are awarded annually to people who have done outstanding research, invented groundbreaking techniques or equipment, or made outstanding contributions to society. ...


The Fund's current main project is the San Jose Grand Prix. Although representing a significant up-front investment, in the long term the race is expected to bring in significant amounts of money, all of which will be used for biomarker research. The Taylor Woodrow Grand Prix of San Jose is an annual circuit in the Champ Car World Series, and is an open-wheel race on a temporary road course. ...


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When normal cells are damaged or old they undergo apoptosis; cancer cells, however, avoid apoptosis. ... Leland H. Hartwell (born October 30, 1939, in Los Angeles, California) is president and director of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington. ...

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