Komen National Grant Programs
For eighteen years, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has provided funding for basic, clinical and translational breast cancer research and for innovative projects in the areas of breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment. In addition, Komen awards three-year postdoctoral fellowships to individuals working under the guidance of experienced cancer researchers in order to recruit and retain young scientists in the field of breast cancer research. Credited as a leading catalyst in the fight against breast cancer, Komen runs one of the most innovative, responsive grant programs in breast cancer today with a focus on research projects with potential for high impact that may not be considered by other agencies.
An independent peer review committee evaluates applications submitted for all programs. Nominations for reviewers are encouraged throughout the year. Please email the Grants Department of grants@komen.org for more information.
Case Western Reserve University Receives Research Grant
CASE WESTERN RESERVE RESEARCHERS TO INVESTIGATE WHY OLDER BREAST CANCER PATIENTS OFTEN DON’T RECEIVE EQUAL LEVELS OF CARE, THANKS TO FUNDS FROM SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE®
World’s Largest Breast Cancer Organization Investing Nearly $7 Million into Ohio’s Economy for Research and Community Programs
CLEVELAND, OH. – July 13, 2010 – While breast cancer mortality rates are declining among women younger than 70 years of age, they are either stable or increasing among the oldest old women with the disease, and researchers from Case Western Reservice University School of Medicine intend to find out why with a research grant announced today by Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader in the breast cancer movement.
The $450,000 grant is one of three totaling more than $800,000 that Komen for the Cure is investing in Ohio for breast cancer research this year, and is part of a $59 million portfolio of 2010 research grants that Komen is distributing worldwide to find cures for breast cancer.
Case Western Reserve researchers say their research could lead to better personalized treatments for both stronger and weaker older patients.
“We’ve made huge progress in 30 years against this disease for many different women,” said Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “It’s definitely time to focus our attention and resources toward the treatment of our older breast cancer patients.”
“Komen’s infusion of millions of dollars into research projects means that promising research that is designed to treat and ultimately eradicate breast cancer will continue,” said Eric Winer, M.D., Komen’s chief scientific advisor.
Komen by the Numbers in Ohio
Since 1998, Komen has awarded more than $7.7 million in research grants in Ohio.
- Komen also has funded $450 million in research globally, starting with Komen’s first grant in 1982 for $28,000. In the past four years alone, Komen has provided $300 million to research programs.
- The four Komen Affiliates in Ohio invested $5.9 million in their local communities last year. Nationwide, Komen Affiliates invested a total of $130 million in similar programs in thousands of communities last year.
- During the past 28 years, Komen has invested more than $900 million in community education and support programs worldwide.