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Donor Stories

The Wistar Institute relies on the support and friendship of many men and women. Everyone has their own reasons for being a part of the Wistar family. Read the stories behind some of our donors and their reasons for giving.

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Great Expectations for Melanoma Research with Great Valley High School Field Hockey Team Raising Vital Funds

Patriots put the spotlight on melanoma with charity games

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The Scientist and Noreen’s Dream: The Meeting that Changed the Culture of How Scientific Progress Is Made Today

Meenhard Herlyn’s and Noreen O’Neill’s vision for funding melanoma research built bridges between scientists, doctors and patients.

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Gerd Maul’s Life: The Enigma of Science & Art

Gerd Maul, an esteemed Wistar scientist from 1973 until his passing in 2010, left a prolific compilation of research and art.