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Susan G. Komen Unveils $26 Million
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Investment In Research

Susan G. Komen , the world’s leading breast cancer prevent and treat metastatic
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organization, today announced $26 million in funding breast cancer
for new research projects that focus on metastatic breast 39 gra nt s t ot a l i ng
cancer, developing new, more effective treatments, and $15,579,815 for catalyzing
addressing disparities in breast cancer outcomes. This the development of new
year’s grant slate focuses on key areas that will help the therapies for all stages of
organization achieve its bold goal to reduce the current breast cancer
number of breast cancer deaths in the United States by 50 16 grants looking into
percent by 2026. novel treatments for triple
“In order to save more lives, we must address the main negative breast cancer
cause of breast cancer deaths: metastatic breast cancer,” 14 gra nt s t ot a l i ng
said George Sledge, Susan G. Komen’s co-chief Scientific $6,298,750 investigating
Advisor, M.D., Professor of Medicine, and Chief of the drug resistance (why drugs
Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at stop working in some
Stanford University. patients)
“We are pleased to be able to support research aimed at 9 grants focused on disparities in breast cancer Metastasis Research Society
preventing breast cancers from metastasizing (spreading) outcomes and The Metastasis Research Society (MRS) will receive
and developing new, more effective treatments for 5 that apply big data technology (e.g. artificial $23,000 to support collaborative programming at
metastatic disease,” added Komen’s Co-Chief Scientific intelligence, machine learning) to breast cancer research MRS’s 18th Biennial Congress. At this conference,
Advisor, Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., Executive Vice *Editor’s Note: Numbers add to more than 60 because researchers will discuss the latest experimental and
President for Research at Vanderbilt University Medical individual studies may be classed in more than one clinical developments about cancer metastasis (spread)
Center, Director of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, category. as well as new opportunities for more effective treatment
the B.F. Byrd Jr. Professor of Molecular Oncology, These new funds bring Komen’s total research investment strategies. The funding will also support travel to ensure
and Professor of Biochemistry and Otolaryngology at in breast cancer to more than $1 billion since opening participation of metastatic breast cancer patient advocates
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. its doors in 1982, and Komen’s investment in research and early-career breast cancer researchers.
More than an estimated 154,000 women in the United focused on metastatic breast cancer to $210 million. Since “We are so thankful for the friends, family and
States are living with metastatic breast cancer – the most our inception, we have funded more breast cancer research neighbors that fight alongside us, helping to reduce the
advanced stage of breast cancer that has spread outside than any other nonprofit outside of the U.S. government. In number of breast cancer deaths in Florida, both on the
the breast, often to the brain, bones, liver and lungs. addition to research, Komen and its nationwide network of ground and through research,” said Kate Watt, Komen
Currently, there is no cure for metastatic breast cancer, affiliates serve women and men in thousands of communities. Florida executive director.
and it is responsible for almost all the 42,000 breast cancer To date, more than $2.3 billion has been invested in efforts About Susan G. Komen®
deaths in the United States each year. to provide critical education and real-time support to people Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast
Among the 60 grants Komen awarded, 38 are focused on in communities across the country. cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast
better understanding and treating metastatic breast cancer. Komen’s Investments In Florida cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive
Grants were also given to researchers who are developing Komen’s research grant program is supported in part by 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all
new therapies for breast cancer including aggressive funds raised by the organization’s nationwide network of fronts and supporting millions of people in the United State
subtypes such as triple negative breast cancer, investigating affiliates. Each year, affiliates contribute at least 25 percent and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive
drug resistance, and addressing health disparities in breast of local funds raised to research, while the remainder of research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality
cancer outcomes among specific communities. their funds help provide vital education and real-time care, offer direct patient support and empower people with
“Breast cancer does not affect everyone equally and support to people facing breast cancer today in their trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two
with the grants we’re funding this year, we’re moving communities. sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting
closer to new therapies for aggressive forms of cancer, Since 1991, Komen Florida has funded $56.88 million those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly
understanding why treatment doesn’t work in some to community programs serving local women and men, searching for tomorrow’s cures.
patients and making sure everyone has access to the care through research, screening, treatment assistance and Grants are contingent upon signed and executed
they need,” said Paula Schneider, CEO, Susan G. Komen. education. contracts with Komen.
Komen’s 2019 Portfolio Includes*:
60 grants totaling $25,689,384. Of these: 27 Year old Networking Group has 47
38 grants totaling $17,504,384 are focused on better
understanding metastasis – why it occurs and how to members that want to refer business to you!

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