SKY Updates
A newly published study in the New England Journal of Medicine is highlighting encouraging progress in the fight against pancreatic
The Metro Detroit community is mourning the loss of longtime sports journalist and radio personality Pat Caputo, who passed away
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that may be able to detect pancreatic cancer
A recent New York Times report highlights two experimental drugs generating optimism in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, a disease
A groundbreaking early-stage clinical trial is offering new hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Researchers have developed a personalized mRNA vaccine designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells—and early
A promising new treatment for pancreatic cancer is showing encouraging results, with researchers reporting that the drug may nearly double
A groundbreaking study from researchers at Johns Hopkins has identified a key “master gene” that plays a powerful role in
Recent federal budget decisions signal renewed national momentum for cancer research—including meaningful progress for pancreatic cancer. In March 2026, Congress
A groundbreaking review led by researchers at the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University—including longtime Sky Foundation
No one expects to be told they have pancreatic cancer in the emergency room, with less than a 1% chance of survival, but that’s exactly what happened to Greg Adams. Determined to find another path,
Continuing the Legacy of Compassion The Sky Support Circle was created in the spirit of our founder, Sheila Sky Kasselman,
Date & Time: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Register Here Understanding Genetic Risk & Early
Dr. Harrison L. Hiraki Harrison L. Hiraki, PhD — Rogel and Blondy Cancer Center (University of Michigan) Dr. Hiraki is advancing our understanding
Sky Foundation created the Shine Like Sheila Award to honor the legacy of founder and pancreatic cancer survivor Sheila Kasselman, whose passion and perseverance continue to guide our mission. Sheila dedicated her life to raising
At the Night Sky Gala, an unexpected medical emergency in the audience required us to pause the program. We're
UCSF researchers begin testing novel TCR-T cell therapy targeting KRAS mutations in advanced pancreatic cancer. A new clinical trial at
New frontline treatment offers hope with improved survival outcomes for advanced PDAC patients The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is one of the deadliest cancers, with a 5-year survival rate under 10%. Standard treatments like
UCLA’s Dr. Zev Wainberg discusses results from the AMPLIFY-201 trial and hopes for next-generation vaccines. Researchers are exploring new ways to fight pancreatic cancer, one of the toughest cancers to treat. A recent phase 1
Independent committee recommends ELI-002 7P Phase 2 study continue without changes. Elicio Therapeutics has announced encouraging news for its pancreatic
UCLA-led study reports durable immune responses and reduced relapse in patients with KRAS-driven cancers. A groundbreaking study led by UCLA
More than 66,000 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. With a survival rate of just 13%, finding
Sky Foundation Featured on Fox 2 Detroit We are honored to have been featured on Fox 2 Detroit, highlighting Sky
Sky Foundation is proud to highlight the success of a rising cancer researcher from the lab of Dr. Asfar Azmi at Karmanos Cancer Institute and Wayne State University. Husain Yar Khan, Ph.D. was awarded the
The Sky Foundation Inc. in Birmingham, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises awareness for pancreatic cancer and funds scientific research
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers and has one of the lowest survival rates—only 10% after five
A new study published in Cancer highlights significant racial and socioeconomic disparities in treatment and survival outcomes for patients with
LEGASEA Aquarium and Reptarium officially opens its doors on April 21, bringing to life the vision of the late Brian
Biobank of tumor tissue and advanced molecular profiling steer researchers toward new targeted therapies Other than a fleeting moment in high school when she thought about becoming a pianist, Eileen Carpenter, M.D., Ph.D., has always had
A major step forward in pancreatic cancer research! Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have developed a blood
Immunovia announces positive outcome and strong accuracy in the clinical validation of its next-generation test for pancreatic cancer LUND, Sweden,
ANN ARBOR, Michigan — With a $50 million gift from Richard and Susan Rogel, the University of Michigan Health Rogel
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden touts the Biden Cancer Moonshot Initiative, which aims to boost funding research and
Congratulations to our very own Leigh Settemoir Ph.D., MBA, SPHR on receiving Oakland University's Staff Excellence Award in Community Engagement. Leigh is Assistant Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Oakland University, where
Sky Foundation, Inc. held its 2024 Doctail Mixer event at Pine Lake Country Club in West Bloomfield on July 24th.
There is HOPE for new treatments after researchers find spread of disease is aided by shutting down of molecules in
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, had announced a short time ago that she has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She
MONDAY, April 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test appears capable of detecting early-stage pancreatic cancers with up to
Kate's, the Princess of Wales, diagnosis of cancer at the young age of 42 years has caught many by surprise, but it is part of a startling growing trend. A medical oncologist weighs in on
Wayne State University and Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute researchers say a new federal grant will help them investigate genetic cancer risks
Selinexor Provides Hope Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute recently published a study investigating the molecular mechanism of action of Selinexor
An officer in the U.S. Air Force was crowned Miss America on Sunday night. Second Lt. Madison Marsh is the
Pancreatic Cancer 5 year survival rate increases to 13% which means more hope. In terms of lives extended, this one
Very hopeful news! Karmanos Cancer Institute, the largest provider of cancer care and research in Michigan and part of McLaren Health Care, announced that it will be the first provider in the country to offer
HOUR DETROIT HIGHLIGHTS NIGHT SKY GALA Guests at Sky Foundation, Inc.’s Night Sky Gala on Nov. 9, 2023, enjoyed ”an
A revolutionary approach to treating pancreatic cancer is progressing to the next step in making it available to more patients.
Sky Foundation Announces Successor & New Executive Director July 10, 2023 – Bloomfield Hills, Mich. – Sky Foundation,