July 21, 2008

Contact:
Jennifer Berman
Office of Communications
NYU Cancer Institute
NYU Langone Medical Center
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Jennifer.Berman@nyumc.org
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New York, NY, July 21, 2008 – William L. Carroll, M.D., director of the NYU Cancer Institute and the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, is pleased to announce that Stephen j. Czech has been named to the NYU Cancer Institute Board of Directors. Mr. Czech and his wife Jennifer have worked to raise awareness and increase funding to eradicate children’s cancers, specifically in the area of neuro-oncology. “Steve and Jennifer have become partners in our
quest to develop bold, new approaches to cure childhood brain tumor and their commitment is inspiring to all members of our community”.

Dr. Carroll is also pleased to announce that Steve and Jennifer Czech have agreed to be co-honorees at the 2008 NYU Cancer Institute Gala to be held Tuesday, October 21st, 2008 at Cipriani’s 42nd Street. The NYU Cancer Institute Brain Tumor Program, under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey C. Allen, uses the tools of modern biology to understand brain tumors and to harness that knowledge to advance therapy. Funds from the campaign headed by the Czechs will be applied toward establishing a new world-leading pediatric neuro-oncology research laboratory at NYU to assist Dr. Jeffrey C. Allen in his efforts.

Mr. Czech is the Managing Member, Chief Investment Officer nd founder of SJC Capital Partners, L.L.C. (“SJC”), a Stamford, CT-based hedge fund. A native of Lake Forest, IL, Mr. Czech earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Marquette University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Mr. Czech resides with his wife Jennifer and two children in New Canaan, CT.

About NYU Cancer Institue
The Mission of the NYU Cancer Institute is to discover the origins of human cancer and to use that knowledge to eradicate the personal and societal burden of cancer in our community, the nation and the world. NYU Cancer Institue is an
NCI-designated Cancer Center.

About NYU Langone Medical Center
One of the world's premier academic medical institutions for more than 167 years, NYU Langone Medical Center continues to be a leader in patient care, physician education and scientific research. NYU Langone Medical Center is internationally renowned for excellence in areas such as cardiovascular disease, pediatrics, skin care, neurosurgery, urology, cancer care,
rehabilitation medicine, plastic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, transplant surgery, infertility, and women's health.

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