Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund

Arnold S. Leonard, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Leonard was Professor of Surgery at the University of Minnesota and Head of the Pediatric Surgery Department. He has devoted himself entirely to cancer research in genetic engineering, boosting the immune system with human interleukin-2 gene. An Endowed Scholar Chair has been placed in Dr. Leonard’s name in the Surgery Department at the University of Minnesota, and he has also received the Wangensteen Award for Academic Excellence. Dr. Leonard belongs to the major surgical societies, and continues to lecture throughout the world on the importance of the immune system and its relationship to cancer. He has written over 260 articles and books.

Arnold S. Leonard, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
University of Minnesota
Hospitals and Clinics

Donation Acknowledgements

Did you know that when you donate to the ASL Cancer Research Fund, you can make your donation in honor of someone, or in memory of someone, and we will send them or their family a nice acknowledgement letter personally signed by Dr. Leonard stating who the donation was given by? This is a great way to help fund our cutting edge cancer research, create a tax deduction for yourself, while giving a unique gift to a special person in your life. Just add a note to your donation stating the name, address, and message for the person in whose honor/memory you are donating, and we will take care of the rest.

Dr. Leonard signing books at the Amplatz Children’s Hospital

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Dr. Leonard’s New Book

“Through the Portals of Pigs and Manure, The Story of the Minnesota Influence on American Surgery” Dr. Leonard’s book is now available and can be purchased here for $14.99. All proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit the Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund. $14.99, pay via PayPal Check out the book’s … More

2012 Baldies Event at the ATA show

What happens when 11 hunting icons volunteer to cut their hair to raise money for cancer research? Lots of money gets raised for cancer research! The 14th Annual Baldies Event was amazing and the ASL Cancer Research Fund extends a Big Thank You to our Baldy and Ladies Locks volunteers, and all of you who … More

Mission Statement

The Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund raises funds to directly support cancer research in genetic engineering taking place at the University of Minnesota bioengineering lab.

Laboratory and Clinical Trial Update

November 2012 Several years ago, we developed a cancer eating bacteria that is incapable of causing disease and that carries an immune stimulant gene directly into tumors. With one oral dose we have seen 60% to 90% tumor destruction without any apparent side effects in several animal models of primary and metastatic cancers. This genetically … More

Baldy Awards Fundraiser, 2011

Thirteen years of the Baldys have raised over $850,000 and have helped get the Dr.’s to Phase I Human Testing with FDA approval and Phase II to begin soon. Hunter Heroes and dedication have brought the Dr’s to this edge of a cure. From John Sloan, the first Baldy, to those at the 2011 Shot … More

Golf for a Cure Fundraiser, 2010

This year, the 18th annual fundraiser was held at The Wilds Golf Club in Prior Lake, Minnesota. The golf tournament was a complete success, providing necessary funds for our cancer research while bringing together many of our longtime sponsors and contributors for a beautiful day of golf, dinner, raffles and auctions. The volunteers who make … More

Arnold S. Leonard Cancer Research Fund