2024-2025 Jan Maudlin Sarcoma Scholars

University of Minnesota William Shawn Morris completed his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He discovered medicine later in life, while working as an engineer in orthopedics. During his 10-year engineering career, his interest in cancer was inspired while working on medical devices and implants for cancer patients. His interest in…

Meet Dr. Leighton Elliott

This Black History Month, we’re honored to highlight Dr. Leighton Elliott from the University of Florida, whose dedication to sarcoma research is making a difference in the fight against rare cancers. Dr. Elliott shares his journey into the sarcoma field, the passion that drives his work, and his hopes for the future of sarcoma treatment.…

An Update from the Executive Director

As we step into this new year, our vision remains steadfast – to create a world where sarcoma is no longer a life-threatening diagnosis. This year, we are more determined than ever to expand our reach, amplify our impact, and bring hope to those affected by this rare cancer.  Our key goals for the year…

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January RIS Named Fund Honorees

Celebrate RIS’s Named Fund Honorees. You will also see their stories throughout January in Rein in Sarcoma’s social media and highlighted on the Named Funds page of our website. RIS Named Funds help sustain and support Rein in Sarcoma’s mission and help “Increase awareness. Increase survivors.” If you’d like to make a donation to the…

Dr. Jen Pratt’s Sarcoma Story

Dr. Jen Pratt’s experience with childhood osteosarcoma 30 years ago inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. She is now a pediatrician and director of Graduate Medical Education at Children’s Minnesota. For the past 12 years, she has practiced pediatric hospital medicine at Children’s Minnesota, the same hospital she received life-saving treatment as a…

Sarcoma Awareness Study

Sarcoma Red Flag Awareness Remains Low  74% of survey respondents would skip medical attention  According to a study featured in an August 2024 article in the Journal of Cancer Education, general sarcoma awareness remains low, even among those with advanced degrees and health care experience.1   Participants responded to survey questions designed to test their knowledge…

December RIS Named Fund Honorees

Celebrate RIS’s Named Fund Honorees. You will also see their stories throughout December in Rein in Sarcoma’s social media and highlighted on the Named Funds page of our website. RIS Named Funds help sustain and support Rein in Sarcoma’s mission and help “Increase awareness. Increase survivors.” If you’d like to make a donation to the…