The Stanley M. Marks Blood Cancer Research Fund has long supported the UPMC Hillman Academy, an immersive eight‑week cancer research program for high school students. This mentorship‑driven experience spans basic, translational, computational, and clinical research and has earned both regional and global recognition. Over 17 years, the Academy has provided more than 900 internships to nearly 750 students from diverse backgrounds, with outstanding results: 98% pursue higher education, and 93% of those with declared majors choose STEM or healthcare fields.

The Henry Hillman Foundation recently commissioned a video offering a closer look at the students whose journeys this support has made possible.