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Susan G. Komen Unveils
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$26 Million Investment In Research

Susan G. Komen , the world’s leading breast cancer Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at More than an estimated 154,000 women in the United
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organization, today announced $26 million in funding for Stanford University. States are living with metastatic breast cancer – the most
new research projects that focus on metastatic breast cancer, “We are pleased to be able to support research aimed at advanced stage of breast cancer that has spread outside the
developing new, more effective treatments, and addressing preventing breast cancers from metastasizing (spreading) breast, often to the brain, bones, liver and lungs. Currently,
disparities in breast cancer outcomes. This year’s grant slate and developing new, more effective treatments for metastatic there is no cure for metastatic breast cancer, and it is
focuses on key areas that will help the organization achieve disease,” added Komen’s Co-Chief Scientific Advisor, responsible for almost all the 42,000 breast cancer deaths
its bold goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer Jennifer Pietenpol, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for in the United States each year.
deaths in the United States by 50 percent by 2026. Research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Director Among the 60 grants Komen awarded, 38 are focused on
“In order to save more lives, we must address the main of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, the B.F. Byrd better understanding and treating metastatic breast cancer.
cause of breast cancer deaths: metastatic breast cancer,” Jr. Professor of Molecular Oncology, and Professor of Grants were also given to researchers who are developing
said George Sledge, Susan G. Komen’s co-chief Scientific Biochemistry and Otolaryngology at Vanderbilt University new therapies for breast cancer including aggressive
Advisor, M.D., Professor of Medicine, and Chief of the School of Medicine. subtypes such as triple negative breast cancer, investigating
drug resistance, and addressing health disparities in breast
cancer outcomes among specific communities.
“Breast cancer does not affect everyone equally and with
the grants we’re funding this year, we’re moving closer to
new therapies for aggressive forms of cancer, understanding
why treatment doesn’t work in some patients and making
sure everyone has access to the care they need,” said Paula
Schneider, CEO, Susan G. Komen.
Komen’s 2019 Portfolio Includes*:
60 grants totaling $25,689,384. Of these:
38 grants totaling $17,504,384 are focused on better
understanding metastasis – why it occurs and how to prevent
and treat metastatic breast cancer
39 grants totaling $15,579,815 for catalyzing the
development of new therapies for all stages of breast cancer
16 grants looking into novel treatments for triple
negative breast cancer
14 grants totaling $6,298,750 investigating drug
resistance (why drugs stop working in some patients)
9 grants focused on disparities in breast cancer outcomes
and
5 that apply big data technology (e.g. artificial
intelligence, machine learning) to breast cancer research
*Editor’s Note: Numbers add to more than 60 because

Community Safety individual studies may be classed in more than one category.

These new funds bring Komen’s total research investment
in breast cancer to more than $1 billion since opening its doors
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Komen’s research grant program is supported in part by
funds raised by the organization’s nationwide network of
affiliates. Each year, affiliates contribute at least 25 percent
of local funds raised to research, while the remainder of their
62 Marina Gardens Drive funds help provide vital education and real-time support to
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Since 1991, Komen Florida has funded $56.88 million to
community programs serving local women and men, through
research, screening, treatment assistance and education.
Metastasis Research Society
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About Susan G. Komen®
bene ts of a Condo with Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading nonprofit breast
the privacy of a cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast
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360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all
fronts and supporting millions of people in the United States
and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive
research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality
care, offer direct patient support and empower people with
CALL TODAY! trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two
sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting
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searching for tomorrow’s cures.
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