William Harold Edwards Jr. Endowment
William Harold Edwards Jr. Endowment
A restricted philanthropic gift has been established in memory of William Harold Edwards to benefit the Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. This endowed support is designated to provide scholarship funding for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Nursing (MN) programs, with the intention of advancing access to exceptional nursing education and fostering the development of future leaders in clinical care.
The Next Generation
Through this commitment, the gift honors the life and legacy of William Harold Edwards by investing in the preparation of highly skilled nursing professionals whose work will directly impact patient outcomes, community health, and the broader healthcare system. By reducing financial barriers for talented and dedicated students, this initiative seeks to cultivate a new generation of nurses equipped with both the technical expertise and compassionate ethos essential to modern medicine.
The Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is consistently ranked among the foremost nursing institutions in the United States. Renowned for its academic rigor, interdisciplinary approach, and leadership in research and clinical practice, the School plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery. Its programs integrate evidence-based learning with hands-on clinical experience, preparing graduates to serve in diverse and complex healthcare environments.
Excellence
This scholarship fund reflects a shared commitment to excellence in healthcare education and serves as a lasting tribute—ensuring that the values embodied by William Harold Edwards endure through the achievements and service of those who will carry this work forward.
Lisa Hubert
General Counsel
Moore Family Trust Foundation
Lhubert@moorecapitalholdings.com
617-746-2611
Basilica of Saint Edward, Palm Beach
The Moore Family Trust Foundation Endowment to the Basilica of Saint Edward, Palm Beach, a source of support and hope, helping the Moore Family endure difficult times and celebrating their joyful moments with gratitude and love.
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Osterville, Massachusetts
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church Endowment, in gratitude for its longstanding commitment to the Moore Family across generations.
Harvard University Library
We champion curiosity for the betterment of the world
At Harvard Library, we are champions of curiosity. We aim to be global leaders in expanding world knowledge and intellectual exploration. We engage with our communities in the creation and sharing of new knowledge, connecting them with the vast collections that we curate and steward through collaborations around the world. At its core, our mission for nearly four centuries has been to advance the learning, research, and pursuit of truth that are at the heart of Harvard. Our efforts are motivated and powered by working collaboratively, embracing diverse perspectives, championing access, aiming for the extraordinary, and always leading with curiosity.
Mayo Clinic, pancreatic cancer, diagnosis in landmark validation study
A Mayo Clinic-developed artificial intelligence (AI) model can help specialists detect pancreatic cancer on routine abdominal CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis. It identifies subtle signs of disease before tumors are visible, when curative treatment may still be possible. The findings, published in Gut, mark a milestone in Mayo Clinic's multiyear research effort to enable earlier detection of one of the deadliest cancers.
The study validates this next-generation AI model using data and workflows that mirror clinical practice, including CT scans from multiple institutions, imaging systems and protocols.
Researchers used the AI model to analyze nearly 2,000 CT scans, including scans from patients later diagnosed with pancreatic cancer — all originally interpreted as normal. The system, called the Radiomics-based Early Detection Model (REDMOD), identified 73% of those prediagnostic cancers at a median of about 16 months before diagnosis — nearly double the detection rate of specialists reviewing the same scans without AI assistance.
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers because it rarely causes detectable signs in its earliest stages. More than 85% of patients receive a diagnosis after the disease has already spread, and five-year survival rates remain below 15%, according to the National Cancer Institute. Projections show it will become the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. by 2030.
"The greatest barrier to saving lives from pancreatic cancer has been our inability to see the disease when it is still curable," says Ajit Goenka, M.D., the study's senior author, and a Mayo Clinic radiologist and nuclear medicine specialist. "This AI can now identify the signature of cancer from a normal-appearing pancreas, and it can do so reliably over time and across diverse clinical settings."
REDMOD measures hundreds of quantitative imaging features that describe tissue texture and structure, capturing faint biological changes as cancer begins to develop. The model is designed to analyze CT scans already obtained for other reasons — particularly in high-risk patients, such as those with new-onset diabetes — and flag elevated risk before any visible mass appears.
The study was supported by the National Institutes of Health, the Hoveida Family Foundation, the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center and The Moore Family Trust Foundation, Champions for Hope Pancreas Cancer Research Program of the Funk-Zitiello Foundation.
The model runs automatically without time-intensive manual preparation. The team validated the model across CT scans from multiple institutions, imaging systems and protocols, demonstrating consistent performance beyond a single dataset.
The model's predictions also remained stable over time. In patients with multiple scans, the AI produced consistent results months apart, supporting its use for longitudinal monitoring and early detection.
Norton Museum of Art
An Endowment to the Norton Museum of Art, Palm Beach In Memory of William H. Edwards
Established in honor and memory of William H. Edwards, a longtime patron of the arts whose enduring commitment to the cultural life of Palm Beach reflected his deep appreciation for artistic expression, education, and public access to the arts.
Mr. Edwards, who maintained a winter residence in Palm Beach for many years, believed profoundly
Established in honor and memory of William H. Edwards, a longtime patron of the arts whose enduring commitment to the cultural life of Palm Beach reflected his deep appreciation for artistic expression, education, and public access to the arts.
Mr. Edwards, who maintained a winter residence in Palm Beach for many years, believed profoundly in the ability of the arts to enlighten, inspire, and elevate both individuals and the broader community. Through his generosity and advocacy, he sought to strengthen cultural institutions and expand opportunities for engagement with the visual arts.
This endowment stands as a lasting tribute to his vision, philanthropy, and unwavering support of the cultural community of Palm Beach.
Regina Uberti; Executive Director of Philanthropy,
The Moore Family Trust Foundation
Boston, Massachusetts
617-746-2611