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Race, and how people are treated differently because of it, leads to major differences in health outcomes for cancer. Tomi Akinyemiju, PhD, has built her career examining these disparities so we can learn how to fix them. 

The metastatic breast cancer research grants, made possible by Susan G. Komen, bring together patient advocates and DCI & UNC Lineberger investigators.

Donald McDonnell, PhD, has been awarded a $600K Susan G. Komen Grant to study a potential new treatment for metastatic ER-positive breast cancer.

DCI investigators are invited to attend the Inaugural Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Virtual Summit.

Komen scholar Donald McDonnell, PhD, spoke about the importance of investing in breast cancer research at MBC gala that raised $150K.

Katrina Cooke has beaten the odds; surviving nearly nine years with metastatic breast cancer. Giving of her time to make things better for others has been her lifeline.

Donald McDonnell, PhD, has been recognized for his leadership in estrogen receptor biology by Susan G. Komen with a Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction in Basic Science.
 

Komen NCTC hosts its first annual gala to support metastatic breast cancer research; a virtual event with speakers, auctions, and treats on Saturday, October 10, at 7 p.m.

"It's my comfort spot. I can live my life when I’m here, even if I’m not feeling well, and they are always here to take care of me.”

The executive director of the local chapter of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Pam Kohl, is living proof that funding groundbreaking breast cancer research matters.