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2012 Annual Report
IN the United States
2 people are diagnosed with cancer
every minute every day.
1,500 patients die every day.
1 of every 4 deaths is due to cancer.
2 of 3 survive 5+ years
but suffer severely in treatment.
Survival does not mean cancer-free.
*Source: American Cancer Society 2011
ACGT
is the only charitable organization in the nation
dedicated exclusively to cell and gene-based
therapies for cancer.
OUR MISSION
is to seek out and support revolutionary scientific
research into the causes, treatment and
prevention of all types of cancer, using cells and
genes as medicine.
TO THIS END
we fund and monitor studies and trials that meet
the highest possible standards, educate the public
on the potential, and facilitate greater collaboration
among the scientific and philanthropic
communities to promote progress.
going forward
It has been a remarkable year and I want to thank our many
supporters, our wonderful Board and Scientific Advisory Council
members, the good people at Swim Across America, our
remarkable Research Fellows who inspire us all, and everyone who
contributed to the New Frontiers anniversary gala honoring
Co-Founder Edward Netter.
Going forward, all of us at Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy are
optimistic and whole-heartedly convinced of the potential for molecular
medicine to treat and ultimately cure cancers of all types. The evidence
pours in every day from our own grant recipients as well as the
many other scientists throughout the country and the world who are
investigating revolutionary medical alternatives.
Proof positive is the recent announcement of the 2012 Nobel Prize
for medicine to cell geneticists for the second year in a row. We were
thrilled to see this honor bestowed on pioneers Dr. John Gurdon of
the UK and Dr. Shinya Yamanaka of Japan, whose groundbreaking
work paves the way to reprogramming cells. In advance of the award,
Dr. Dennis O. Clegg of the University of California, Santa Barbara,
enlightened guests at the gala about this remarkable therapeutic
technique. Someday soon, using molecular medicine, I feel certain we
will be able to reset body systems to effectively treat cancer, without
horrible side effects or damage to healthy cells and genes.
These scientists, like our amazing ACGT Research Fellows, are
challenging old ways of thinking about the nature of disease and
deploying the human genome as the blueprint to better medicine. We
have been firmly committed to funding and promoting cell and gene
therapies for more than eleven years and stand ever more committed
going forward.
Barbara Netter
ACGT President and Co-Founder
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gene therapy in the news
APRIL
Cancer Cell
This publication of the University of Pennsylvania applauded an innovative
immunotherapy approach using protein inhibitors to destroy pancreatic cancer.
Most pancreatic cancers contain a gene mutation known as KRAS that encourages
rapid cell growth and also cloaks the tumor with inflammatory cells to cripple the
immune system. A team led by ACGT Research Fellow Dr. Robert Vonderheide
disabled the tumor’s ability to make the KRAS molecule, resulting in tumor death,
what he called “a house of cards effect.”
J un e The Scientist
The article confirmed that more and more researchers are convinced that gene
therapy techniques are on the brink of common medical practice and cited
groundbreaking research results published last August by ACGT Scientific
Advisory Council member and Research Fellow, Dr. Carl June at the University of
Pennsylvania, which described the obliteration of chronic lymphocytic leukemia
cells. Dr. June’s earlier laboratory research was funded by ACGT.
New England Journal of Medicine
A drug developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb was proven to block a protein inhibitor
to disable the shield guarding cancer and resulted in dramatic tumor shrinkages.
Several major companies in the U.S. and abroad are pursuing similar drugs. A
team of researchers, including ACGT Scientific Advisory Council member Dr.
Lieping Chen at Yale Cancer Center, have used the technique to stimulate the
immune system to destroy lung, skin and kidney cancers that had previously
defied treatment.
The Scientist
A laboratory-grown virus was proven to be vicious to cancer while leaving healthy
tissue alone, the hallmark of gene therapies. Dr. Alan Melcher led the study at the
University of Leeds in the UK. This report cited several trials using oncolytic viruses
that seek out and destroy tumors.
“If a mutated gene is causing a
problem, replace or supplement
it with an accurate copy. In
theory, such a strategy could
not just treat, but cure countless
human genetic diseases.”
– The Scientist, June 2012
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“We found that simply disabling the ability of
the tumors to make this molecule leads to a
house-of-cards effect that resulted in massive
tumor death in experimental models.”
– Robert Vonderheide, MD, D.Phil,
University of Pennsylvania;
ACGT Research Fellow
The Wall Street Journal
Foundation Medicine Inc. is developing partnerships with drug companies to use
their new testing program to analyze tumors for more than 200 genes at once.
In this way, doctors can more quickly and accurately match cancers to targeted
therapies. Currently, analytical tools test for single gene abnormalities, and as
every cancer profile requires different treatment, this requires tremendous time
and exorbitant expense. 20 research institutions and 172 physicians thus far are
using Foundation Medicine’s procedure and companies like Novartis, Johnson &
Johnson, and Celgene have signed on. The more rapidly and accurately tumors can
be profiled, the more likely a match to the best treatment will be found – another
huge step forward in targeted medicine.
J uly
The New York Times
The European Medicines Agency, equivalent to the FDA, recommended approval
of a gene therapy drug developed by Dutch company UniQure that treats a rare
genetic disease: lipoprotein lipase deficiency. This is the first such drug approved in
the Western world, opening the door to approvals of other genetic medicines.
AUGUST
The New York Times
Novartis and the University of Pennsylvania announced an agreement to bring
to market a drug that trains a person’s immune system to kill cancer cells.
Remarkable results, including complete remission, were previously reported by
media sources around the world. The immunotherapy treatment was pioneered
in research on chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) conducted by ACGT Research
Fellow, Dr. Carl June.
“Now gene therapy is actually fulfilling the
promise that people said it would have.”
– Dr. Carl June, University of
Pennsylvania, Abramson Family
Cancer Research Institute;
ACGT Research Fellow and
Scientific Advisory Council Member
“There are all these exciting and promising preclinical
efficacy studies that were published in high quality
journals, but they are sitting in a laboratory and not
moving forward because of a lack of funding for
clinical translation trials. That has to change.”
– Savio Woo, PhD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine;
Chair, ACGT Scientific Advisory Council
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Celebrating the Tenth Anniversary
of Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy,
in Honor of Edward Netter
Scientific Advisory Council Chair, Dr. Savio Woo,
Co-Founder Barbara Netter, Guest Speaker Robert Bazell
Retiring Scientific Advisory Council Member
Dr. Dusty Miller, Guest Speaker Dr. Dennis O. Clegg
Barbara Netter, Board Member Sharon Phillips, Event Co-Chairs
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Board Member
Dr. John Lahey, Judith Lahey
Board Member Martin Winter, Executive Director
Margaret Cianci, Research Fellow Dr. Thomas Kipps
First ACGT Grant Recipients Dr. Thomas Griffith, Dr. Jeffrey Bartlett, Dr. Andrew Davidoff
Photography at the New Frontiers event was taken by E. Urbina
ACGT News
2012 Grant Takes Aim at Pancreatic Cancer
Herbert J. Zeh, III, MD, FACS, of the University of Pittsburgh,
was named 2012 ACGT Investigator to advance research into
gene therapy for pancreatic cancer. Dr. Zeh’s team deploys
immunotherapy techniques to battle one of the deadliest of
cancers. In laboratory research, the approach, using a viral
vector, yielded 80% long-term survival rates in animal models.
Dr. Zeh has utilized a similar technique for patients with brain
tumors, demonstrating once again the broad application for gene
therapies. The grant awards $500,000 over two to three years,
culminating in a human clinical trial.
2011 Young Investigator Grant Targets
Ovarian Cancer Therapy
Dr. Hui Hu, PhD, Assistant Professor at the Wistar Institute,
Philadelphia, PA, was awarded the Young Investigator grant to fund
immunotherapy research for ovarian cancer. Dr. Hu’s study explores
what is called a “quiescent state” which defines the immune system
on stand-by. Cancer scientists have postulated that quiescence
is not a default function, rather the T-cells are triggered to remain
passive. Ovarian cancers are characterized by quiescence, inhibiting
an immune system response, and this research study aims to
identify novel regulatory genes and networks to battle cancer cells.
The grant was made possible by the ACGT Fund for Discovery,
and will provide $300,000 over three years for Dr. Hu’s innovative
research.
“Each day, my team and I are
faced with the painful realities
of pancreatic cancer, keeping
us motivated to quickly unlock
the mysteries of this devastating
disease. But it’s only through the
generosity of organizations such as
ACGT that we can continue to work
towards the cures. This particular
grant will allow us at UPMC Cancer
Center and the University of
Pittsburgh School of Medicine to
transition our research from the lab
to the bedside, granting patients
hope for longer, healthier lives.”
– Herbert J. Zeh, III, MD, FACS,
University of Pittsburgh Medical
Center; ACGT Research Fellow
New Frontiers Gala Honors Co-Founder Edward Netter
Our 10th anniversary gala honored ACGT Co-Founder Edward Netter
and celebrated the progress and promise of cell and gene therapy
research. Event proceeds of $1.4 million will go to research, as all
expenses were underwritten. Keynote speakers Robert Bazell, Chief
Science and Health Correspondent, NBC News, and Dr. Dennis O.
Clegg, Professor, University of California, Santa Barbara, focused
their remarks on the scientific potential for targeted therapies,
and ACGT Scientists enlightened attendees about the science of
molecular medicine. Special thanks to event chairs: ACGT CoFounder Barbara Netter and Board member, Sharon Phillips.
Scientific Symposium Gathers Great Minds
On the afternoon of the New Frontiers event, 30 ACGT cell and gene
therapy scientists gathered to share research results and consider
next steps to bring revolutionary results more rapidly to medical
practice. Representing many major institutions, specialties and
therapeutic approaches, ACGT Research Fellows and members of
the ACGT Scientific Advisory Council shared their expectation of
escalating progress in the near future. The program was moderated
by Council Chair, Dr. Savio Woo, Professor and Founding Chair
of Department of Gene and Cell Medicine, Mt. Sinai School of
Medicine, and Margaret Cianci, ACGT Executive Director.
“We believe we have provided
evidence that quiescence is not
just a passive default state and
we are now beginning to understand
the molecular mechanisms by
which it happens.”
– Hui Hu, PhD
Assistant Professor, Wistar Institute;
ACGT Research Fellow
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Broad Strokes at Swim Across America
The sixth annual swim for ACGT raised $400,000 for cancer
research. Hundreds of participants boated, volunteered and
cheered over 200 swimmers to a rousing finish along the Long
Island Sound. Swims were also held in backyards and clubs in
Southern Connecticut. Everyone is a winner at this event, with
special cheers for event founding chairs John and Cindy Sites, and
honorary co-chairs, Donna deVarona and John Pinto, Mary Ann
Henry and Howard Rubin, Arlene and Reuben Mark, and AnneMarie and Paul Queally.
ACGT-Funded Trial Yields Promising Results
“In recent years, we have
had exciting evidence that
the vision we set out to
follow so many years ago
can in fact bring benefit
to patients. We now face
a problem engendered by
this success: how to bring
these biologic therapies
to patients safely and
expeditiously.”
– Dr. Xandra O.
Breakefield,
Harvard Medical
School, Massachusetts
General Hospital;
President, American
Society of Gene and
Cell Therapy;
Member, ACGT
Scientific Advisory
Council
Two-time grant recipient Dr. Thomas Kipps, Moore’s Cancer Center
at the University of California, San Diego, reported that the trials
using a combination of gene immunotherapy with chemotherapy
proved a safe and more effective treatment for patients battling
chronic lymphocytic leukemia [CLL] with remission rates nine times
greater than those using chemotherapy alone.
Research Fellow Cited for Excellence
Dr. George Coukos, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, was awarded
the Kaleidoscope of Hope Foundation Research Award for his gene
therapy research into peritoneal cancer, as well as the Ovarian
Cancer National Alliance Award for his revolutionary gene therapy
treatments for ovarian cancer. Dr. Coukos is the recipient of the
ACGT 2006 Dr. Judah Folkman Angiogenesis Award for Cancer
Gene Therapy.
Research Fellows Win Prestigious Award
The Cancer Research Institute presented its prestigious William
B. Coley award for distinguished research in Tumor Immunology
to ACGT Fellows Dr. Carl June, University of Pennsylvania, and
Dr. Michel Sadelain, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, for
their groundbreaking work in gene therapies. Dr. June is a twotime ACGT Fellow: 2008 for his investigations into ovarian cancer
and 2004 for a lymphoma and leukemia study. Dr. Sadelain
received a 2004 Investigator Grant for his research into gene
therapy for lymphoma and leukemia and continues to be an active
voice in the research community. Both are members of the ACGT
Scientific Advisory Council.
Co-Founder Earns High Praise
Barbara Netter, ACGT President and Co-Founder was a recipient
of the YWCA Spirit of Greenwich Award for her contributions to the
community, and she was named earlier this year by the Wall Street
Journal as Donor of the Day.
Long-time Scientific Advisory Council Member Retires
Many thanks to A. Dusty Miller, PhD, University of Washington,
Seattle, a long-time member of our Scientific Advisory Council, who
stepped down this year. We value his commitment to the science
of gene therapy and his seven years of service to ACGT.
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“…Today fear will not
freeze my soul,
Seize my wrist,
And whisper ‘can’t.’
Today is about hope
As endless as the sea
Possibilities
Just over the line of the horizon,
Memories
Anchored safely in our minds…”
– From “Why I Swim”
by Shannon McCloskey Allain,
Swim Across America Participant
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ACGT Research Fellows
2012
Herbert J. Zeh, III, MD, FACS
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Focus:
Pancreatic Cancer
Research:Immunotherapy
2011
Hui Hu, Ph.D.
Institution:Wistar Institute
Focus:
Ovarian Cancer
Research:Immunotherapy
2010
Nabil Ahmed, MD, MPH
Institution: Baylor College of Medicine
Focus: Brain Cancer
Research: Stem Cell Directed Therapy
Glenn Dranoff, MD
Institution: Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
Focus: Leukemia
Research: Immunotherapy
Thomas Kipps, MD, PhD
Institution: Moores Cancer Center,
University of California, San Diego
Focus: Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research: Immunotherapy
Award: Recipient of The Swim Across America
Investigator Award
Michael Z. Lin, MD, PhD
Institution: Stanford University
Focus: Brain and Breast Cancer
Research: Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses & Bacteria
2009
Steve Thorne, PhD
Institution:University of Pittsburgh
Focus:
Breast & Ovarian Cancers
Research:Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses & Bacteria
2008
Dr. Carl June
Institution:University of Pennsylvania Abramson Family
Cancer Research Institute
Focus: Ovarian Cancer
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
Award: Recipient of The Joan Miller & Linda Bernstein Gene
Therapy Ovarian Cancer Award
Ronald Levy, MD
Institution: Stanford University
Focus:Lymphoma
Research:Immune-mediated Gene Therapy & Cancer Vaccines
Clodagh O’Shea, PhD
Institution: Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Focus:
Breast Cancer
Research:Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses & Bacteria
Khalid Shah, PhD
Institution:Harvard Medical School,
Massachusetts General Hospital
Focus:
Brain Cancer
Research:Tumor Targeting
Award:Recipient of The Swim Across America Young
Investigator Award
2006
Roberto Cattaneo, PhD
Institution: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Focus:Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research:Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses & Bacteria
George Coukos, MD, PhD
Institution:University of Pennsylvania Abramson Family
Cancer Research Institute
Focus:
Ovarian & Peritoneal Cancer
Research:Anti-angiogenesis
Award:Recipient of The Dr. Judah Folkman
Anti-angiogenesis Award for Cancer Gene Therapy
Maciej S. Lesniak, MD
Institution: University of Chicago
Focus:
Brain Cancer
Research:Tumor Targeting & Vector Development
Kah-Whye Peng, PhD
Institution: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Focus:
Multiple Myeloma
Research:Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses & Bacteria
Eckhard Podack, MD, PhD
Institution:University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Focus:
Lung Cancer
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
Harald Sauthoff, MD
Institution: New York University
Focus:
Breast/Lung Cancer
Research:Tumor Targeting & Vector Development
2005
Biao He, PhD
2007
Institution: University of Georgia
Focus:
Breast Cancer
Research:Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses & Bacteria
Antonio E. Chiocca, MD, PhD
Thomas J. Kipps, MD, PhD
Institution:Ohio State University Research Foundation
Focus:
Brain Cancer
Research:Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses & Bacteria
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Institution: Moores Cancer Center,
University of California, San Diego
Focus:Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
“To be a cancer scientist, you have to be an optimist. But let me tell you that given
where we currently are in cancer biology, cancer science, and application, my
feeling is that cancer is going to be a solvable problem in my lifetime, and I would
venture to say that something’s going to happen big in just the next five years.“
– Michael Lotze, MD, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute;
Member, ACGT Scientific Advisory Council
Hyam I. Levitsky, MD
Jian Yu, PhD
Institution:Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Focus:Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
Institution:University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine,
Hillman Cancer Center
Focus:
Lung Cancer
Research:Oncogenesis
Miguel Sena-Esteves, PhD
Institution:University of Massachusetts Medical School
Focus:
Brain Cancer
Research:Oncogenesis
Koji Tamada, MD, PhD
Institution: University of Maryland
Focus:
Lymphatic Systems
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
2003
Laurence Cooper, MD, PhD
Institution:University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Focus:Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
Timothy Lane, PhD
Institution: New York Medical College
Focus:
Blood, Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
Institution:University of California, Los Angeles
Focus:
Breast Cancer
Research:Anti-angiogenesis
Award:Recipient of The Kimberly Lawrence Netter Gene
Therapy Breast Cancer Award
Yiping Yang, MD, PhD
Todd R. Reilly, PhD
Xianzheng Zhou, MD, PhD
Institution:Duke University Medical Center
Focus:Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research:Immunotherapy
Institution: Johns Hopkins University (through 2006)
Focus:
Breast Cancer
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
2004
Katherine Ryman, PhD
Chien-Fu Hung, PhD
Institution:Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Focus:
Ovarian Cancer
Research:Immunotherapy
Mukesh Jain, MD, FAHA
Institution: Case Western Reserve University
Focus:
Metastatic Cancer
Research:Anti-angiogenesis
Carl H. June, MD
Institution:University of Pennsylvania Abramson Family
Cancer Research Institute
Focus:Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
Suzie Pun, PhD
Institution: University of Washington
Focus:
Metastatic Cancer
Research:Targeted Non-Viral Delivery
Award:Recipient of The Patricia Zoch Tate
Gene Therapy Award
Michel Sadelain, MD, PhD
Institution: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Focus:Lymphoma/Leukemia
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
Institution:University of Pittsburgh, Center for Vaccine Research
Focus:
Prostate Cancer
Research:Tumor Specific Replicating Viruses
Robert Vonderheide, MD, D.Phil.
Institution:University of Pennsylvania Abramson Family
Cancer Research Institute
Focus:Neuroblastoma
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
2002
Jeffrey S. Bartlett, PhD
Institution:The Research Institute at the
National Children’s Hospital (through 2012)
Focus:
Ovarian Cancer
Research: Vector Development
Andrew M. Davidoff, MD
Institution: St.Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Focus:Neuroblastoma
Research:Anti-angiogenesis
Thomas S. Griffith, PhD
Institution: University of Minnesota
Focus:
Prostate Cancer
Research: Immune-mediated Gene Therapy
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ACGT: By the numbers
aCGT Financial Report for Years ending April 30, 2012 and 2011
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES
Support and revenue:
Contributions
Contributions for administrative expenses (specially designated)
Contributed services
Interest and dividend income
Realized and unrealized gains on investments, net
TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE
2012
2011
$2,028,903
477,403
250,712
37,173
(101,069)
2,693,122
$1,847,991
102,403
215,914
36,221
50,143
2,252,672
618,991
386,543
299,143
1,304,677
1,984,014
242,147
35,983
2,262,144
1,388,445
1,614,348
$3,002,793
(9,472)
1,623,820
$1,614,348
2012
2011
Cash and cash equivalents
Contributions receivable, net
Investments, at fair value
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
TOTAL ASSETS
$2,792,842
123,131
1,521,549
$4,437,522
$2,463,523
281,088
1,616,539
5,000
$4,366,150
Liabilities and net assets:
Liabilities:
Grants payable
Securities sold, not yet purchased
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
TOTAL LIABILITIES
$1,354,185
80,544
1,434,729
$1,871,570
$852,724
27,508
2,751,802
3,002,793
1,614,348
$4,437,522
$4,366,150
Expenses:
Program services:
Research grants and awards
Management and general
Fundraising
TOTAL EXPENSES
Increase in total net assets
Total net assets at beginning of year
TOTAL NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Assets:
TOTAL NET ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Alliance for Cancer Gene Therapy, Inc.’s complete audited financial statements are available upon request.
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“The Netters’ commitment made
a huge difference nation-wide.
The money they’ve raised, the
grants funded, especially Young
Investigators, has been critical to
moving this field forward.”
– Joseph Glorioso, III, PhD,
University of Pittsburgh School
of Medicine; Member, ACGT
Scientific Advisory Council
TOTAL NUMBER OF
GRANTS AWARDED
39
$23.2 million awarded
$11.3 for Discovery
$11.9 for Translation
780 grant requests from
166 scientific institutions
195 semi-finalists
39 grants awarded
28 grant institutions
Cancer Research Targets
Lymphoma/Leukemia11
Breast Cancer
7
Ovarian Cancer
5
Brain Cancer
5
Lung Cancer
2
Metastatic Cancers
2
Other Cancers
7
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During these past eleven years,
and going forward, your gifts
have been crucial to funding
the science of cell and gene
therapies for cancer. Incredible
progress has been made and,
with your continued support,
more to come. Thank you.
Mr. Jim Alexander
*Alvarez & Marsal Holdings, LLC
*Ms. Rosalind Amorteguy
Caryl & Marvin Anklow
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Diane Annucci
Mr. Steven Annus
In Memory of Edward Netter
In Memory of Inge L. Annus
Anonymous
Ms. Delores Anselmo-Isanberg
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Antonacci
In Memory of Bernie Gervis
Ms. Elizabeth Armstrong
In Memory of Warren Armstrong
*Mr. Raymond Armstrong
*Mrs. Thomas E. Armstrong, III
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Monica Arneson
In Memory of Robert Nelson
*Mr. Robert M. Arnold
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Sharon Arnold
In Memory of Dave Arnold
In Memory of Betty Price
In Memory of LeVerne Cloud
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Mr. Nelson Avery
In Memory of Allwin R. Gresham
Mr. & Mrs. Fred Baker
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. John F. Ball
*Mr. Michael Balmuth
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mr. & Mrs. Gary Balzofiore
Mr. Michael Banach
*Mr. & Mrs. Martin Bandier
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mr. & Mrs. Joel Banker
Mr. Steven Baral
In Memory of Martin Baral
Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Barauskas
Ms. Cheryl Barnett
In Memory of Morton L. Barnett
Mrs. Megan Barnhart
In Honor of Roy Janson
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In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Bassin
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In Honor of John Miller
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In Honor of John Miller
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THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS
From January 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012
Mr. Karl Becker
In Memory of Linda Becker
CSL Behring
*Mr. & Mrs. Grant Behrman
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In Memory of Edward Netter
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In Honor of John Miller
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*Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cobb
Mrs. Linda Cochran
*Mr. John F. Cogan, Jr
*Mr. & Mrs. Abraham Cohen
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Cohen
In Honor of John Miller
Mrs. Stephanie Cohen
*J H Cohn
*Donors to New Frontiers Anniversary Gala.
Ms. Elizabeth Coleman
In Memory of Diane Darst
Ms. Emma Coleman
In Memory of Diane Darst
Combined Federal Campaign
Mr. & Mrs. John I. Condon, Jr.
Ms. Deanna Congileo
Connecticut Community Bank
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Julie Coppock
Mr. & Mrs. David Cornstein
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. Edward Cox
In Honor of Margaret L. Cox
*Crane Foundation
*Bruce Croaning & Barbara Fenton
*Mr. & Mrs. Peter Crumbine
*Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Cummings
*Mr. Leonard D’Andrea
*Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dann
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Danylyshyn
In Honor of Frank Engli
*Mr. David Darst
*Mr. David M. Darst, Jr.
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Gary Davis
In Honor of John Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Jules Davis
Mr. & Mrs. James Daw
In Memory of John Culkin Cameron, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Pat Dawson
In Memory of Flo Dawson
*Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Day
*Mr. Stephen de Got
*Ms. Joanne Delle Cave
Mr. Jonathan D. Dembrow
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Louis DePalo
In Honor of Peter Glicklich
Mrs. Sandra DePompa
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Desmond
In Memory of Eillen Colby
In Memory of Nancy Desmond
Mr. & Mrs. William Donaldson
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Robert Donnalley
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Donald Drelich
Mr. John Dugan
In Memory of Martha N. Dugan
*Ms. Pamela Duke
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Eck
Mrs. Marjorie Effenson
In Memory of Bill Epner
*Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Eichwald
*Ms. Bethea Eichwald
In Memory of Ed Netter
*Eisner Amper
Mr. Steven Elbaum
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Jeb N. Embree
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Jodie Emery
In Honor of Karen Newman
*Mr. & Mrs. Alan Englander
*Mr. and Mrs. Dan Englander
Mr. Michael Englander
Mr. & Mrs. Bernie Erickson
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Donors to New Frontiers Anniversary Gala.
Mr. Dwight Estes
In Memory of John Culkin Cameron, Jr.
Dr. Sandro Evangelista
Ms. Dinah Evans
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. Robert S. Evans
Ms. Susan C Evans
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. amd Mrs. Robert Evensen
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Everest Reinsurance Company
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Ms. Stephanie Farino
In Honor of Louis Farino
Mr. Mark Farrell
In Memory of Kim Netter
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In Honor of John Miller
In Honor of Mortimer Feinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Feinberg
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. Marc Feinberg
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Feinstein
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Fenster
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Bill Ferdinand
Mr. John Ferguson
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Finn
*First Republic Trust Company
*Mr. & Mrs. Bill Fitzgerald
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Phylis Fogelson
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. Bruce Fogwell
Mrs. Brian D. Forrow
Ms. Andrea Fortunoff
In Honor of Joan Miller
Ms. Lisa Foster
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Barry Freedman
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Jason Friedman
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Ms. Linda Fritz
Mr. Vincent Furfaro
*Ms. Kathryn Gabler
Ms. Alice Gantcher
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Ms. Arline Gardner
Ms. Michele D’Angelo Garvey
In Memory of Edward Netter
Dr. Gordon Gaynor
In Honor of Bruce Botchman
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Thomas Gebhardt
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Geneve Charitable Foundation
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Geneve Corporation
Mrs. Marjorie Gershwind
In Honor of Joan Miller
Ms. Barbara Giddings
In Honor of Jim Giddings
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Gladstone
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Seth Glickenhaus
*Mr. Peter A. Glicklich
*Global Risk Services, Ltd.
*Mr. & Mrs. Robert Goergen
*Mr. & Mrs. Alan I. Goldberg
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mr. & Mrs. Richard Goldberg
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Golden
In Honor of Joan Miller
Ms. Lori Golden
In Honor of John Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Carl Goldman
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Florence Goldstein
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Andrew Gomez
Ms. Kim Goodell
In Memory of Sandra June Cordes
GoodSearch.com
*Mr. & Mrs. Terry W. Goodwin
*Mr. & Mrs. Sheldon Gordon
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Judith Gotsdiner
In Honor of John Miller
In Honor of Myrna and Stanley Stein
*Ms. Lisa Gottesman
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse Gottlieb
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Larry Graber
Mr. Mickey Graves
Ms. Alva Greenberg
Mr. & Mrs. William Grefe
In Memory of Robert Nelson
Mrs. Jess Gregory
In Memory of Robert Nelson
*Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gregory
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. John Griswold
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Alan Grossman
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
Mr. Richard Grumski
In Honor of Maria Martinez
Ms. Julie Guess
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Guros
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Ms. Myrna Haft
Mr. & Mrs. Barry G. Haimes
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. James Hall
Ms. Riva Halpern
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Haluska
In Memory of Susan Boney
Hampton Veterinary Hospital
In Memory of Mr. Pedersen
Mr. James Hansen
In Memory of Susan Boney
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*Mr. Ira & Dr. Sandra Harkavy
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Enid Harris
In Honor of Joan Miller
Ms. Susan Harrison
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. William M. Hart
Ms. Barbara Hartley
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hartline
*John and Kelly Hartman Foundation
Matti Hasselmann
Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Haupt
In Memory of Susan Boney
Ms. Barbara R. Hayes
*Mr. & Mrs. Peter C. Hearn
Mr. & Mrs. Per Heidenreich
*Mr. & Mrs. Donald Heller
*Mrs. Jean Heller
In Memory of Edward Netter
Dr. Andreas Henke
In Memory of Maria Henke
*Mr. David Henry
*Terry & Henry Herbert
*Ms. Christine Herman
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Dwight Herr
Ms. Barbara Herrott
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Ken Hicks
Ms. Donna Watz & Mr. William Hittler
Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Hodgdon
*Tracy & Mark Holton
In Memory of Edward Netter
Dr. Amy Bloch & Mr. Gregory Horowitz
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Richard Horowitz
Mrs. Marilyn Howard
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Hughes
In Memory of Jean Holton Rogers Hahn
In Memory of Peggy Drenckhahn
Ms. Terri Hurst
Community of Hutchinson, Kansas
*Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hut
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Huyck
*IHC Risk Solutions
Tribute to Mike Sebastian
*Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan IIany
*Innisfree M&A Incorporated
Instinet LLC
*Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Irvine
Mrs. Kristin Isleib
In Memory of Susan Boney
Ms. Barbara Jackson
Ms. Mi Jackson
In Memory of Robert Nelson
Mrs. Kareen Jacobs
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Jacboson
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
Kahala Jaycees
*Ms. Julie Jayson
*Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Jenkins
*Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Jennings
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Johnson
In Memory of Robert Nelson
*Mr. & Mrs. Dean Johnson
In Memory of Susan Boney
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Herbert Johnson
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*Johnson & Johnson
Mr. Kyle Johnson
In Memory of Susan C Boney
Ms. Laurie Josephs
In Memory of Edward Netter
*JP Morgan Chase
Mr. Paul Kahn
*Mr. Irwin Kallman
Mr. Greg Kamosa
In Memory of Robert Kamosa
Mr. H. Steven Kanofsky
*Ms. Alice Kaplan
*Mr. & Mrs. Barry Kaplan
Ms. Elisabeth Kaplan
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mrs. Stuart Kaplan
Ms. Joanna Karatzas
In Memory of Steve Levine
In Memory of B. J. Abney
In Memory of Carol Landa
In Memory of David Weisberg
*Mr. Paul Karos
*Mr. & Mrs. Glen Kassan
Mr. Gerald L. Kavka
In Honor of Aimee Tarabrella
*Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Keegan
*Mr. Jeffrey Keil
*Mr. & Mrs. Gershon Kekst
Kekst & Co.
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Michael Kemp
Ms. Janice Kench
In Memory of John Edward Kench
Mr. Willis Kenner
Ms. Stacy Ketcham
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. David Kettig
Mr. & Mrs. David Kilburg
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Ms. Maryln Kimmel
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kirk
Mr. Charles Klos
In Honor of John Rowe
Mr. Daniel Kneip
In Memory of Dr. Theodore Kneip
Jesse Kohl
In Memory of Susan Boney
Mrs. Lindsay Koonin
In Honor of John Miller
*Mr. Michael Kovner
*KPMG, LLP
Ms. Lysa Randolf Kraft
In Honor of David Fishman
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Kramer
In Memory of Carole Arch Kramer
*Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel, LLP
*Mr. Scott Krim
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Kwiat
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Dr. & Mrs. John Lahey
*Mr. Edward Lampert
Mr. William Landano
in Memory of Edward Netter
*Ms. Libby Landman
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Lane
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. Julian Lange
*Mr. Steve Lapin
Mrs. Madeleine Larson
In Honor of Karl Larson
Mr. Robert Larson
Mr. & Mrs. James Lashley
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Laufer
In Honor of John Miller
*Dr. Jeanette & Dr. Robert Leaf
Mr. Frank Lederman
In Honor of John Miller
Sterling Ledet
In Honor of Judy Mackles
*Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leopold
In Memory of Ronni Leopold
*Mr. & Mrs. Ezra G. Levin
*Mr. Arthur Levitt, Jr.
Ms. Leslie Levy
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. Sander Levy
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mr. & Mrs. Marek Lewanda
*Mr. Charles Leykum & Mrs. Elizabeth Darst
Mrs. Joan Libshutz
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Ms. Wendy Lindquist
In Memory of Alexis Amber Smith
*Ms. Rachel Lipari
*Mr. & Mrs. Martin Lipset
Mr. Theodore Lobsenz
*Mr. & Mrs. James Lockhart
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Lorenzetti
Ms. Peggy Low
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lucke
Ms. Sharon Luckman
In Honor of Barbara Netter
Mr. Matt Weder
In Memory of Susan Boney
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Lueder
In Memory of Susan Boney
Mr. & Mrs. Leif Luglan
In Memory of Marcia Collins
Mr. & Mrs. William Mack
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Maggi
Mr. Michael Mahoney
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. David Maletta
In Honor of Sharon Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Malkin
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Manheimer
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Milton Mann
Mr. Michael Manning
Mr. & Mrs. Andy Marcus
In Honor of John Miller
Ms. Jane Marienau
In Memory of John C. Marienau
*Mr. Andrew Marion
Ms. Sheila Martin
In Honor of Lynn Prout Nebraska Hero
*Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Marx, Jr.
*Mr. Norman Masri
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Maynard
In Memory of Susan Boney
Ms. Lisa Mazzotte
In Memory of Anthony Mazzotte
*Mr. Christopher McAllister
Mr. Allen McCoy
*Ms. Leslie McDonald
Mr. Stephen McMenamin & Ms. Ingrid Delson
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. George Gibby Meeley
*Donors to New Frontiers Anniversary Gala.
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Mello
In Memory of Linda Viveiros
Mr. & Mrs. James Mendler
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Merola
In Honor of Laura Wahl
Ms. Diane Mervine
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Juan Meyer
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Mifflin
*Mr. & Mrs. Henry Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Miller
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. John Miller
In Honor of Mortimer Feinberg
In Memory of Joan Miller
Joan & Ken Miller
In Honor of Vicki and Ron Weiner family
In Honor of Grandchildren’s ACGT fundraiser
Mrs. Marian Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Morgan Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Miller
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. Zach Miller
In Honor of Mortimer Feinberg
Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Millian
In Memory of Allen Krassenbaum
In Memory of Yvonne Heagle
Ms. Linda Miner
*Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Moffitt
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr.& Mrs. John Moffly
*Mr. & Mrs. Garrett Moran
Mr. Christian Moran Escobosa
Mr. Garland Morgan
Mrs. Dawn Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. Randall Motland
In Honor of Nancy Thompson
Mr. Paul Mylander
*Mr. Joel Myrold
In Memory of Edward Netter
*National Insurance Services
Mr. & Mrs. Mark Naughton
*Mrs. Bob Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Nelson
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Ms. Rebecca Nelson
Mr. Arthur Nesbitt
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Netter
*Mrs. Alice Netter
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mrs. Barbara Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Donald Netter
*Netter Center for Community Partnerships
Mr. & Mrs. John Newhouse
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Stanley Newmark
In Memory of Joan Newmark
*Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Niemeyer
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Novick
In Honor of John Miller
Ms. Daryl Nuccio
Mr. Denis O’Brien
In Memory of Logan Phinizy Johns
Mr. & Mrs. Peter O’Brien
Mr. & Mrs. Wade Oehmichen
In Memory of Susan Boney
Mr. Marty Oestreich
In Honor of John Miller
*Donors to New Frontiers Anniversary Gala.
*Mr. & Mrs. Morris Offit
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
Mr. Edward O’Hanlan
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Orlando
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Kent Parks
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Ken Parmalee
Tracy Patenaude
In Memory of Maurice Best
*Ms. Kathryn M. Payne
Mr. & Mrs. Staats Pellett
Ms. Sydney Perry
In Memory of Bill Robinson
Mrs. Valerie Perry
In Honor of Brian Garay
*Sharon & Barnet Phillips
Mr. & Mrs. Myron Picoult
*Mr. & Mrs. Wynn Plaut
Mr. & Mrs. Marcos Ponce
In Memory of Frank Engli
Mr. Bill Popp
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Mr. & Mrs. Morton Porwick
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. David Posen
Ms. Cariann Powers
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Prevor
Ms. Barbara L Puszert
*Quarles & Brady LLP
*Quinnipiac University
Valerie Bailey-Rihn
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Radcliffe
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. amd Mrs. Mark Ragan
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Raiff
Mr. Roy Raizen
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Raker
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Mr. Brett Raphael
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Raphael
*Mr. & Mrs. Homer Rees
*Mr. & Mrs. John Reinsberg
Mr. Kurt Reinsberg
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Richard Renck
Ms. Alda Resendes
In Memory of Linda Viveiros
Ms. Kerstin Rhodie
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Richard Richman
*Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti, LLP
*Risk and Insurance Consulting Services
Mr. Jeffrey Rissman
Mr. Guy Ritter
Jo Anne & Robert Ritter
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Toby Ritter
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Deborah Rivers
In Honor of Glenn Mohr
Ms. Kathy Rives & Mr. Charles Tolkin
In Honor of John Miller
*Mrs. Francine Netter Roberson
*Robinson & Cole LLP
Mr. Tim Robison
In Memory of Grete Robison
Mr. & Mrs. Ted Rockwell
In Memory of Theodore J. Rockwell
Mr. Brent Rogol
In Honor of John Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. David R. Rogol
In Honor of John Miller
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Rogol
In Honor of John Miller
Ms. Lynne Rohrer
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Victor H. Romley
Mrs. Elizabeth Roose
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Philip Rosen
*Mr. Robert L. Rosen
*Mr. & Mrs. John Rosenberg
*Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rosenberg
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Roseman
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. John Rosenwald
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Rosenzweig
In Memory of Jennifer Feingold and Family
*Mr. & Mrs. Eric Rothfeld
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mrs. Liz Rowse
In Memory of Jerome and Marilyn Howard
*Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Royce
Mr. Darren Rozendaal
*Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ruane
Mr. Jason Rubin
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. Wilbert Ruffner
In Honor of Gregory Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rukeyser
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rupp
Ms. Margery Russell
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Rutberg
Mr. Andrew Sabin
*Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Sackler
Mr. Gordon Sallee
In Memory of Ronald Chapel
*Mr. Kris Salovaara
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Santow
Ms. Joan Scheckman
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. Robert Schermer
In Honor of Dr. Carl June and his team
Ms. Kasey Schiedeck
In Honor of Kathleen Schiedeck
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Schlager
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. James Schleger
In Memory of Timothy J. Paul
Mr. & Mrs. Brian Schlier
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Jay Schondorf
In Honor of Gary Orentlicher
Ms. Dorothy Schrager
In Honor of John Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Jim Schreiber
*Ms. Alice H. Scovell
*Dr. Robert Segal
Mr. David D Semich
Mitchell Semich
*Mr. & Mrs. Louis Senatore
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Dolores Senna
In Memory of Edward Netter
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Mr. & Mrs. John Shanker
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. Robert Shasha
*Mr. & Mrs. Terrence C. Shea
Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Shelsky
In Honor of John Miller
*Ms. Elizabeth Sherman
In Honor of Martin Winter
*Ms. Linda Shirley
*Ms. Lilian Sicular
Mr. Fred E. Sieber
*Mr. Carl Siegel
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mr. & Mrs. Richard Silver
Mr. Bruce Silverstein
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Simkowitz
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Alan Simon
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Simon
*Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Simon
*Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Simon
*Mr. Sheldon Simon & Ms. Ruth Moorman
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Sirius International Holding Co
Ms. Amy Sirot
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Sirulnick
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mr. & Mrs. John Sites
*Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sklar
*Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Smedsrud
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. H. William Smith
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. James Smith
Mr. Jeff Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Smith
*Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smith
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Smithline
*Ms. Debra M. Sokalczuk
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Sokol
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Solender
*Dr. & Mrs. Robert Soley
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Susan Southerland
In Memory of Fred Southerland
Southern Life and Health Insurance Company
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Henry Spencer
*Standard Security Life Insurance
Company of New York
Mr. Richard St. Pierre
In Memory of Linda Viveiros
Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Stankovsky
In Memory of Susan Boney
Mr. Michael Starr
In Memory of Lewis Starr
*Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Stavrou
Mr. Travis Stehmeier
Ms. Joanne Stein
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mrs. Marilyn Stein
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Stein, Jr.
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Brad Steinberg
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Steinberg
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Mr. Richard Steinberg
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Steptoe & Johnson LLP
Ms. Arlyne Stoler
In Honor of Janice Beck
*Ms. Debra Stone
*Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Strackbein
Ms. Caroline H. Street
In Memory of James L. Street
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Stubin
In Honor of John Miller
Ms. Marion Sussman
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Guy Sutton
Mr. Peter Sutton
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. C. Winfield Swarr
Swim Across America
Mr. Steve Szpak
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Mr. & Mrs. Paul Tallman
*Dr. Samarpana Tamm
*Mr. & Mrs. Harold M. Tananbaum
Mr. Tuck Thomas
In Honor of Sherrie Thomas
*Dr. Swan Thung & Mr. Roy Thung
Mr. Sloan Tichner
In Honor of John Miller
*Dr. Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt
*Dr. Deborah & The Honorable Richard Tolchin
In Memory of Arthur Netter
In Memory of Richard Netter
Mrs. Staci Torgeson
Travelers Support
Mr. David Treaster
In Honor of Linda K. Treaster
*Mr. Peter Trent
In Memory of G. Reed Bohovich
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Benjamin Trevino
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Ms. Yvonne Tropp
In Honor of Sandy Porwick
*TRU Services LLC
Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Trupiano
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. Tom Tryoros
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Robert L. Tucker
Ms. Wendy Tulin
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Richard Tunick
*Mr. & Mrs. Charles Tusa
In Memory of Nancy Murray
*Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Tyburski
In Memory of Nick D’Ambrosio
*UBS Foundation USA
*University of Pennsylvania
*University of Pennsylvania Club of Fairfield
County Alumni
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis van de Hey
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. Adam Vandervoort
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Lynn Vassallo
In Honor of Joan Miller
Ms. Linda Vaughan
Ms. Nancy Vesey
In Memory of Mary Puntureri Rhodes
Mr. Karl Von Batsch
In Honor of Fritz Von Batsch
Dr. Evan Vosburgh
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wallerstein
In Honor of Eric Rothfeld
*Mrs. Joan M. Warburg
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. John Ward
Mr. & Mrs. Russell Scott Ward
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Mr. Austin Warren
Mr. Michael Warring
In Memory of Mr. Edward Netter
*Mr. & Mrs. David Wax
Mr. Anthony Weaver
In Honor of Elizabeth Weaver
Mr. & Mrs. David Webber
In Memory of Orval and Lucille Shatzer
*Mr. & Mrs. Alan Weiler
*Mrs. John Weinberg
Mr. Frederick Weingeroff
In Honor of Joan Miller
*Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weisman
Mrs. Carol Weiss
In Honor of Joan Miller
Mr. Casey Wendt
In Memory of Susan Boney
Ms. Connie Burnett West
Mr. Michael Wetherald
Mr. & Mrs. George Whipple
In Memory of Edward Netter
In Honor of Linda Northrop
Mrs. Stefani Wiener
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Williams
Ms. Marie Williams
In Memory of Edward Netter
*Willis Re
*Mr. & Mrs. Martin Winter
Ms. Marilyn Woelfl
In Honor of Barbara and the late
Edward Netter
*Mrs. Susan Wohlforth
In Memory of Edward Netter
Mr. & Mrs. Frank H. Wolf
In Honor of John Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Wollin
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Mr. Steve Wolosky
Dr. Savio L. C. Woo
In Memory of Edward Netter
*WT Butler & Co Ltd
*Mr. & Mr. John Wyman
*XL Reinsurance
Ms. Karen Yankee
In Memory of Walter and Marilyn Moenter
Ms. Carol Young
In Memory of Elaine K. Young
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Young
Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Zakarian
In Memory of Edward Netter
Ms. Linda Zarnstorff
In Memory of Susan Boney
*Mr. & Mrs. Michael Zarrilli
*Ms. Mimi Zoch and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zoubek
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ACGT Leadership
ACGT Scientific Advisory Council
Chairman
Savio L.C. Woo, PhD
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Stuart A. Aaronson, MD
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Xandra O. Breakefield, PhD
Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Lieping Chen MD, PhD
Yale Cancer Center
New Haven, CT
Stephen L. Eck, MD, PhD
Astellas Pharma US, Inc.
Northbrook, IL
Joseph C. Glorioso III, PhD
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
Carl H. June, MD
Jack A. Roth, MD, FACS
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Michael T. Lotze, MD
Stephen J. Russell, MD, PhD
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Robert L. Martuza, MD, FACS
Michel Sadelain, MD, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York, NY
A. Dusty Miller, PhD
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals
Cambridge, MA
University of Washington
Seattle, WA
John Nemunaitis, MD
Mary Crowley Medical Research Center
Dallas, TX
Thomas J. Wickham, PhD
George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Tarrytown, NY
Drew M. Pardoll, MD, PhD
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
ACGT Board of Directors
President & Co-Founder
Chairman, Executive Committee
Barbara Netter, MS
Jeffrey C. Keil
Psychotherapist
Greenwich, CT
Knight Vinke
New York, NY
Daniel W. Cummings
John L. Lahey, PhD
Managing Director, Harvard Management Co.
Boston, MA
President, Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
Peter A. Glicklich, Esq
Mike Moen
Eric A. Rothfeld
Chairman, REI Capital, LLC
New York, NY
John C. Sites, Jr.
Partner, Wexford Capital, LLC
Greenwich, CT
Swan Thung, MD
Davies, Ward, Phillips & Vineberg, LLP
New York, NY
Consultant
New York, NY
Director, Liver Pathology Division
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY
Edward E. Hartline, Esq
Sharon Walsted Phillips
Martin Winter
Partner, Oaks, Hartline & Daly, LLP
Houston, TX
Not-for-Profit Consultant
Greenwich, CT
Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal
New York, NY
Peter C. Hearn
John Reinsberg
Martha Zoubek
Chairman, Willis Re
New York, NY
Tracy Bishop Holton
Deputy Chairman
Lazard Asset Management, LLC
New York, NY
President, Wrightson-Ramsing Foundation
Greenwich, CT
In Memoriam
Edward Netter
Attorney and Author
Greenwich, CT
Founding President (2001-2011)
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