Pasquarellos bolster Tissue Bank with new $1 million gift
For more than 15 years, the Ted and Eileen Pasquarello Tissue Bank has formed the backbone of research in hematologic cancers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. From conducting studies that uncover the genetic underpinnings of certain types of cancers to correlating research data to humans, Dana-Farber investigators inevitably turn to one of the Institute’s most invaluable resources: the Pasquarello Tissue Bank.
Recently, Institute Trustee Ted Pasquarello and his wife, Eileen, made a tremendous $1 million gift to renew their support of the Pasquarello Tissue Bank. This gift continues their longstanding relationship with Dana-Farber, building upon their years of philanthropy and Ted’s dedicated service as a Trustee, member of Trustee committees on Science and on Facility Planning and Construction, and co-chair of the Visiting Committee for Hematologic Oncology.
“We are deeply grateful for Ted and Eileen’s visionary commitment to the Tissue Bank,” said Robert Soiffer, MD, chief of the Division of Hematologic Malignancies. “They immediately recognized the impact that their gift could have on the future of cancer care, and their philanthropy has helped to spur countless advances over the years. Their support of the Tissue Bank continues to drive everything we do.”
The Pasquarellos first became involved with Dana-Farber in 1998, after Ted was diagnosed and treated for chronic myelogenous leukemia. Through this experience, Ted and Eileen wanted to advance research and help other patients who might be diagnosed in the future. “We knew that, especially with cancer research, you need to be in front of the curve,” said Ted. “We looked to Dr. Soiffer, Dr. Jerome Ritz, and their team to provide guidance on the best way to do that, and then we never looked back.”
The Pasquarello Tissue Bank supports Dana-Farber’s integrative model of research, enabling physician-scientists from across departments to come together to accelerate cures. Containing more than 200,000 samples from patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and certain types of anemia, the Pasquarello Tissue Bank is a resource for researchers across hematologic malignances and has provided the data for more than 350 scholarly articles.
With the depth and breadth of its holdings, the Pasquarello Tissue Bank is a powerful tool that makes the Institute highly competitive for funding from the National Institutes of Health. Crucially, despite the advantage its presence provides, this type of essential infrastructure is not eligible to receive federal grants—so the Pasquarellos’ philanthropy fills a critical gap unmet by governmental agencies.
“Altogether, the Tissue Bank has exceeded our expectations,” Ted said. “It’s been a privilege to serve on the Board and to see the remarkable advancements that are being made in cancer research. At Dana-Farber, you can see progress happening here every day.”
Jane Anderson - IMPACT Spring 2016
Recently, Institute Trustee Ted Pasquarello and his wife, Eileen, made a tremendous $1 million gift to renew their support of the Pasquarello Tissue Bank. This gift continues their longstanding relationship with Dana-Farber, building upon their years of philanthropy and Ted’s dedicated service as a Trustee, member of Trustee committees on Science and on Facility Planning and Construction, and co-chair of the Visiting Committee for Hematologic Oncology.
“We are deeply grateful for Ted and Eileen’s visionary commitment to the Tissue Bank,” said Robert Soiffer, MD, chief of the Division of Hematologic Malignancies. “They immediately recognized the impact that their gift could have on the future of cancer care, and their philanthropy has helped to spur countless advances over the years. Their support of the Tissue Bank continues to drive everything we do.”
The Pasquarellos first became involved with Dana-Farber in 1998, after Ted was diagnosed and treated for chronic myelogenous leukemia. Through this experience, Ted and Eileen wanted to advance research and help other patients who might be diagnosed in the future. “We knew that, especially with cancer research, you need to be in front of the curve,” said Ted. “We looked to Dr. Soiffer, Dr. Jerome Ritz, and their team to provide guidance on the best way to do that, and then we never looked back.”
The Pasquarello Tissue Bank supports Dana-Farber’s integrative model of research, enabling physician-scientists from across departments to come together to accelerate cures. Containing more than 200,000 samples from patients with leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and certain types of anemia, the Pasquarello Tissue Bank is a resource for researchers across hematologic malignances and has provided the data for more than 350 scholarly articles.
With the depth and breadth of its holdings, the Pasquarello Tissue Bank is a powerful tool that makes the Institute highly competitive for funding from the National Institutes of Health. Crucially, despite the advantage its presence provides, this type of essential infrastructure is not eligible to receive federal grants—so the Pasquarellos’ philanthropy fills a critical gap unmet by governmental agencies.
“Altogether, the Tissue Bank has exceeded our expectations,” Ted said. “It’s been a privilege to serve on the Board and to see the remarkable advancements that are being made in cancer research. At Dana-Farber, you can see progress happening here every day.”
Jane Anderson - IMPACT Spring 2016
Theodore T Pasquarello
Theodore T. Pasquarello is the Founder, former President, and Chief Executive Officer of Chiswick Trading, Inc., a Trustee of Paris Trust, E.B. Realty, and Boseky Management, Inc., former President of Chiswick Park Theatre, and a former Advisor to Guaranty First Bank. He is on the Board of Peddock Capital Advisors, a private wealth management firm.
Ted has been a member of Dana-Farber’s Board of Trustees since 2003.
Ted has been a member of Dana-Farber’s Board of Trustees since 2003.