Dena Battle is the President of KCCure, an evidence based, patient driven kidney cancer advocacy organization, dedicated to improving outcomes through outreach, education, and research.

She began her career in Washington, DC, as a congressional aide, and spent nearly two decades working in economic and health care policy. In 2013, following a lengthy and difficult journey, Dena lost her husband to kidney cancer. As a result of her personal experience and professional background, she launched KCCure in 2016.

To date, KCCure has raised over $2 million for kidney cancer research and advocacy, established a competitive, peer-reviewed research grant program, and created a global patient centered research program aimed at providing quantitative information about patient preferences and desires related to care and treatment. In addition to her work with KCCure, Dena is a member of the NCI Genitourinary Steering Committee and is the author of numerous publications related to patient reported outcomes in kidney cancer.