The mission of the California Breast Cancer Research Program is to eliminate breast cancer by leading innovation in research, communication, and collaboration in the California scientific and lay communities.
California Breast Cancer Research Program Awards $8.1 million to Researchers
July 31, 2010—Oakland, CA—The California Breast Cancer Research Program has initiated funding for $8.1 million in grants to California researchers seeking better ways to detect, treat, and prevent breast cancer; and to improve the quality of life for those affected by the disease. The program received 163 applications; following a rigorous two-step evaluation project, 34 applications from 17 California institutions and community organizations were selected for funding.
These newly funded grants focus on topics including tumor and normal breast biology, prevention strategies, improvements in detection and treatment, and ways to reduce the impact of breast cancer within the community and for the individual.
Highlights of CBCRP’s 2010 funding include:
- Two grants to support collaborations between community-based organizations and “traditional” researchers to explore breast cancer topics of importance at the community level.
- Two grants support translational projects to allow researchers to break through barriers and develop practical applications in the patient and community setting.
- 10 grants aim to foster career development and training in breast cancer research. Nine awards are to graduate students to complete their doctoral dissertations, and 10 awards are to postdoctoral fellows to advance their career development in key breast cancer topics.
- 19 grants are for innovative research topics to explore new avenues of investigation and encourage high-risk/high reward projects to make breakthroughs in our understanding of breast cancer.
- One grant supports a conference to disseminate research ideas and engage new scientists and breast cancer advocates towards a common purpose.
Save the Date—Breast Cancer Research Symposium September 24-25
Open to all - "From Research to Action: Tools for Change" at Oakland Marriott
Learn about state-of-the-art research, meet other people engaged against the disease, and gain insight into emerging therapies, prevention, and diagnosis. This event is open to everyone, and attendance is free. Whether you are a scientist, advocate, clinician, policymaker, or simply curious about breast cancer research, this event has something for you. Registration is open now Presented in an easy to absorb educational format, the symposium will cover such topics as:
Registration is open now. To register, click "Registration" in the left-side menu. Join us in discussions about the most important topics that are currently making the greatest advances in breast cancer research, share your experiences with the disease, exchange scientific information and educational resources, and give us feedback about the research we're doing. |
Learn about the Breast Art Exhibit on display at the symposium |
