About Us
A Universal, unique, and unconventional way of thinking that transforms the approach to fighting cancer and saving lives.
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Our Partners
Mirna Herr
Founder and Co-Partner
Mirna Herr is the visionary Founder of The U Foundation, an initiative she established and self-funded. With a background as a Partner and Co-Founder at Virtus Partners, LLC, Mirna has cultivated a diverse set of entrepreneurial skills over an impressive career. She is passionately committed to leveraging her business acumen to make meaningful changes in the world. Her strategic mindset and proven track record of success position her uniquely to lead The U Foundation in its mission to support the fight against cancer. Mirna’s dedication to impactful philanthropy is at the heart of her work, ensuring the foundation’s growth and lasting contribution to this critical cause.
Dr. Mothaffar Rimawi
Co-Partner
Dr. Mothaffar Rimawi is an accomplished medical oncologist with a passion for research and improving patient care. His research focuses on the translation of laboratory findings to clinical treatment, ultimately taking those clinical findings back to the lab to study them with other scientists. Armed with a wealth of scientific expertise and an unwavering commitment to advancing human health, Dr. Rimawi endeavors to leverage The U Foundation as a platform to amplify his efforts in advancing and refining cancer treatments, thereby making impactful strides towards improved patient outcomes.
Together, our partners bring a science mentality to business,
and a business mentality to science.
Our Mission
The U Foundation was founded in 2018 by professionals with medical, scientific, and business backgrounds to drive cancer research, prevention, and clinical care. At our core, we embody the principles of being Universal, Unique, and Unconventional.
Universal
Unique
We believe in standing out, exploring untrodden paths, and embracing the extraordinary. Our initiatives focus on addressing unique problems or using unique approaches to cancer research, ensuring that our impact is distinctive and memorable.
Unconventional
Breaking free from the ordinary, we challenge norms to spark transformative advancements in cancer care. Whether it be groundbreaking methodologies, high-risk/high-reward projects, or unconventional approaches, we redefine what’s possible.
Our Fundraising Philosophy - Scientific Return on Investment
We recognize the importance of meaningful outcomes.
Every dollar invested in The U Foundation yields not just financial returns but,
more importantly, tangible progress in cancer research, prevention, and clinical care.
We measure success not only in financial terms but in the lives impacted and the advancements realized.