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TED'S TAKE: WHEN AND HOW WE INVEST INFLUENCES IF AND HOW FAST WE ACHIEVE
Research dollars matter most when they target questions, not just causes.
4 days ago2 min read


TED'S TAKE: FINDING THE EDGE OF THE TRACK
Progress comes when we stop driving down the middle and start finding the edge.
Mar 32 min read


TED'S TAKE: CONVERGENT RESEARCH VERSUS CONVERGENT THINKING
Convergent research advances science — convergent thinking can stall it.
Mar 32 min read


TED'S TAKE: U.S. HEALTHCARE EXPLAINED IN A FEW WORDS
Healthcare costs aren’t mysterious — they’re the product of design, incentives, and engagement.
Feb 243 min read


TED'S TAKE: CONSIDERING CHINA
Power abroad begins with stability at home — context decides credibility.
Feb 112 min read


TED'S TAKE: SETTING UP THE WIN (Spoiler: Invest Early)
Just like racing, in my cancer world, I need to get the research car in the best position possible before I turn it over to the closing driver – maybe that’s NIH, a drug company, or someone else. But we have to build momentum if we want a chance to win. That’s why I’m working and investing in the early stages of the research race.
Dec 18, 20252 min read


TED'S TAKE: CHAMPIONSHIP RELAYS START IN LEG ONE
Only focusing on one or two legs doesn’t get us where we need to be as fast as needed. This is kind of how cancer treatment development and research works. Think of it like a cancer relay race.
Dec 16, 20252 min read


TED'S TAKE: DIFFERENT RULES, DIFFERENT REALITIES
Be cautious if reading or listening to news from international outlets, understand the rules they are playing by.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


TED'S TAKE: DIFFERENT RULES, DIFFERENT RISKS
If you’re doing business in another county, you need to understand the rules and comply.
Dec 9, 20251 min read


A PRACTICAL APPROACH FOR EVALUATING YOUR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS...BEFORE YOU MAKE THEM
Foundation does things differently, and after 10+ years of making contributions, I know our process works. Let me share how you can maximize your contribution dollars.
Nov 20, 20252 min read


NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY // Driving Research with Ted Giovanis featuring Dr. Paul Macklin
In this episode, Macklin and Giovanis discuss the power of math and collaboration in cancer research.
Nov 12, 20251 min read


FOUNDATION-SUPPORTED STUDY FINDS IRON NANOPARTICLES ARE SAFE AND PROMISING FOR CANCER IMAGING
A promising study shows that certain
may more safely help detect and treat cancer. Researchers tested several types of tiny iron oxide particles—similar to those already approved by the FDA for other uses—to see how they affect the body and where they travel after injection.
Oct 27, 20251 min read


2025 Symposium: Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes // Revealing and Targeting Immune Interaction
2025 Symposium: Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes // Revealing and Targeting Immune Interaction
Oct 20, 20251 min read


JKTG FOUNDATION FUNDS LIVER METASTASIS IN BREAST CANCER STUDY
JKTG-funded project aims to answer question: Why do cancer cells selectively colonize in the liver?
Oct 16, 20251 min read


NEW EPISODE OUT TODAY // Driving Research with Ted Giovanis (podcast featuring Dr. Laura Heiser)
In the new episode of Driving Research, Ted talks with Dr. Laura Heiser (OHSU) about treating the toughest cancers—and how teaming up with JKTG brought unexpected lessons, in and out of the lab.
Sep 18, 20251 min read


TED'S TAKE: HOW MANY LEGS DOES A DOG HAVE IF YOU CALL HIS TAIL A LEG?
How many legs does a dog have if you call a tail a leg? Still four. Saying it doesn't make it true. To get to the “truth” we need to filter out things that could alter our perception.
Aug 4, 20252 min read


DRIVING RESEARCH: JKTG-FUNDED PROJECT CREATES "VIRTUAL CELL LAB" AS TESTING GROUND FOR FUTURE RESEARCH WITH LIVE CELLS
New project reflects JKTG focus on building collaborative research to fast-track cancer breakthroughs
Jul 28, 20251 min read


TED'S TAKE: COST OF LIVING VARIATION IMPACT ON POLICY
The variation in cost of living across the country factors into recent discussions of the One Big Beautiful Bill but rarely gets any focus. Uniform application of deductions or limitations raises questions of fairness and equity related to where live across the country.
Jul 21, 20252 min read


TED'S TAKE: TAX PHILOSOPHY (and why you need to know about it)
With all the recent negotiations in Congress related to the new One Big Beautiful Bill, I thought I would offer an outline of the various...
Jul 14, 20253 min read


TED'S TAKE: RACE ENGINEER + CANCER RESEARCH
The point: you need to get into the details and find out how things are put together; how exactly they work. to move forward effectively and efficiently...in racing and in cancer research.
Jul 7, 20254 min read
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