The SJP Heroes Cancer Research Fund is an endowed fund created in honor of Susan J. Patrick (pictured in yellow shirt), Heroes Foundation co-founder Cindy Todd’s mother. She was instrumental in supporting organization co-founder Vince Todd, Jr. during his battle with cancer. A two-time cancer survivor, Susan succumbed to this deadly disease after bravely battling her third diagnosis. This funding opportunity allows Indiana University School of Medicine faculty to recruit promising young physician researchers from around the world to train in an environment that fosters the merging of research and treatment. These researchers not only focus their training on the treatment of specific groups of diseases but also learn to translate laboratory research so that patients benefit from innovative approaches to care. IUSM Fellows participate in collaborative research efforts as well as conduct independent investigations.