Mission

The primary purpose of the HIRF is to conduct and support scientific research in connection with finding a cure for various forms of cancer, particularly with the use of immunotherapy. Its mission also is to develop a highly sophisticated database and network system for the collection and dissemination of valuable data from cancer research and treatment throughout the world. Currently, HIRF is preparing to support cancer research and related program/activities in the United States, Japan, Bulgaria, Germany, and Malaysia.

Hasumi International Research Foundation (HIRF) was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 2019, in Washington, DC, under the laws of the District of Columbia of the United States of America. The HIRF is qualified as a tax exempt organization as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The HIRF is seeking support from public and private sources to further its cancer research program and activities.

Management

Kenichiro Hasumi, MD
Chairman & CEO
 
Sally K. Sappenfield
Vice Chairperson & Executive Director
Jun Hasumi, M.D.
Director
 
Sanae Kora
Director
 
Stephen M. Foxman, Esq.
Senior Executive Adviser

Scientific Advisory Board

Dean L. Mann, M.D.
Georg Stingl, M.D.
S. Fadilah binti S. Abdul Wahid, M.D.