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Special Message from Alan Herman
Executive Director, ICRF

Dear Friends:

As we move through 2026, I am filled with both pride and purpose. Building on five decades of impact, it is an honor to help lead ICRF alongside our International President, Rick Edelheidt, and International Chair, Dr. Arnold Baskies. Surpassing $100 million in lifetime funding underscores what is possible when bold Israeli science is matched with unwavering support from our incredible community.

ICRF continues to move forward with strength and momentum by leveraging all the things that make Israel the Start-Up Nation. Our scientists are advancing innovative, early-stage cancer research with global impact, while our donors and partners fuel discoveries that bring us closer to better outcomes for patients worldwide and give us more time with loved ones. We are strengthening long-standing collaborations and forging new partnerships to shape the future of cancer research.

At the heart of this work is our Scientific Review Panel, led by Dr. Nancy Maizels, International Board Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer. The SRP upholds the highest standards of scientific excellence, ensuring that every investment supports the most promising Israeli research.

As one researcher put it, “If a door is closed, we find a window—and if the window is closed, we figure out how to go through the wall.” That determination defines Israeli science and drives progress against cancer.

Throughout 2026 and beyond, ICRF will continue to stand beside Israeli scientists, investing in bold ideas and new discoveries. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together.

With gratitude,

Alan

On behalf of ICRF’s leadership and staff, I hope you’ll join us in starting the year strong—for our scientists, for Israel, and for all those counting on us to find a cure.

International Board of Trustees 2026

President

Rick Edelheit

Chair

Arnold Baskies, MD

Vice Chair

Bryna Goldberg

Vice President & Chief Scientific Officer

Nancy Maizels, PhD

Vice Presidents

Bonnie Fish
Lisa Oved
Charles Serlin

Treasurer

Sam Herzfeld

Secretary

Leslie Freedman, PhD

Executive Committee Members

Alison Himel
Jerry Silber
Rick Wise

Trustees

Robert Bard
Bruce Barron
Charles Ben Dayan
Jeffrey Bernstein
Jeffrey Bly
Vera Finkelstein
Paul T. Fox
Tamir Gilat
Bradley Goldhar
Kenneth E. Goodman
Robert Greene
Mark A. Israel, MD
Barbara Kasell
David Malkin, MD
Patrick Mundt
Cynthia Perl
Jason Sicklick, MD
Gerald Soff, MD
Matthew Weitzman, PhD
Sidney J. Winawer, MD♦

Presidents Emeritus

David Abramson*
Rob Densen
Harriet Elisofon
Bradley Goldhar
Yashar Hirshaut, MD
Harvey Kaylie*
Daniel G. Miller, MD*
Theodore T. Miller, MD

Chairs Emeritus

S. Donald Friedman♦
Kenneth E. Goodman
Yashar Hirshaut, MD
Michael Rosenfelt
Leah Susskind*
Eve Wald*

Honorary Board Members

Evelyn Bienenfeld
Benjamin Brafman
Lynda Brafman
Louis Brause*
Rob Densen
Harriet Elisofon
Maralyn Friedman*
S. Donald Friedman♦
Yashar Hirshaut, MD
Faith G. Miller
Steven T. Rosen, MD
Michael Rosenfelt
Judith Sherman
Michel Steinberger
Eve Wald*

Executive Director

Alan Herman

* Deceased
♦ Charter Board Member 

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ICRF Headquarters are located in New York City. We have active, staffed chapters working to advance our mission throughout the United States, Canada, and Israel. We’re delighted to introduce you to them.

Alan Herman
Executive Director
International Headquarters
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Kala Day
Fundraising Administrator
International Headquarters
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Deirdre Heiss Densen
Director of Grants Management and Special Projects
International Headquarters
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Millie Gerstein
Director of Development
International Headquarters
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Allyson Marks Greenfield
Chicago Executive Director
Chicago Chapter
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David Kweskin
Connecticut Area Director
Connecticut Chapter
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Tania Orenstein
Controller
International Headquarters
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Gayle Peck
Director of Communications
International Headquarters
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Sandy Rosen
Director of Development
Chicago Chapter
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Michelle Soble
Operations and Development
Associate Director
Chicago Chapter
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Amit Schwartz
Operations & Systems Coordinator
International Headquarters
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Libby Weil
Staff Accountant
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