Angelika Amon

Stand Up To Cancer is a cancer research charity that aims to bring better cancer treatments to patients faster. Stand Up To Cancer was established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders and is based in Los Angeles, CA. The non-profit company fund collaborative, multidisciplinary scientific research teams and supports unconventional ideas through their cancer foundation grants. The organization engages the public in supporting a new model of cancer research and increasing awareness about cancer prevention. The company was founded by Ellen Ziffren, Kathleen Lobb, Katie Couric, Laura Ziskin, Lisa Paulsen, Noreen Fraser, Pamela Oas Williams, Rusty Robertson, Sherry L. Lansing, and Sue Schwartz. Julian Adams has been the CEO of the company since 2023.