Research & Breakthroughs Archives | Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama

BCRFA Funds UAB Research on Exercise, Gut Microbiome, and Breast Cancer: Increasing Reach to Underserved Populations (EMBRACE)

April 17, 2024

Dr. Laura Rogers, Professor in the Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), received support awarded in 2021-2022 for her research in exercise, gut microbiome,…

BCRFA Backs Innovative Research to Transform TNBC Treatment

September 22, 2023

The BCRFA recently announced funding for a groundbreaking project led by Dr. Steve Lim at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) to combat Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). Dr. Lim's research investigates Focal Adhesion Kinase (FAK) and its role in TNBC, exploring combination therapies that enhance estrogen signals for improved treatment outcomes.

Leveraging BCRFA funds, UAB researcher lands $1.7M grant

August 29, 2023

In recent years, the BCRFA provided grant support for the earlier stages of this work, allowing Ponnazhagan to collect the large amounts of preliminary data required to apply to national funders.

Piazza Leads Auburn’s Innovative Cancer Research, Including BCRFA-funded Study to Test Powerful Weapon Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

June 21, 2023

Auburn scientist Dr. Gary Piazza is putting a new experimental compound to the test against the most aggressive forms of cancer, including triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Auburn Researchers Discuss Progress on BCRFA-funded Project to Tackle Triple Negative Breast Cancer

June 16, 2023

With BCRFA funding, Auburn University researchers are developing novel treatments for triple-negative breast cancer and overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer cells.

Auburn Researchers Uncover Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Factors in African American Community with BCRFA Funding

June 13, 2023

A team of researchers in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is working to identify and study genetic factors associated with hereditary breast cancer in the African American community.

BCRFA Funds UAB Research on Effects of Obesity and Diabetes on Breast Cancer

April 26, 2023

Dr. Shevde-Samant’s goal is to learn more about how obesity and high blood sugar levels can affect breast cancer and potentially find new ways to treat it. This is especially relevant for Alabama, a state where over 15% of adults have diabetes, and of these 80% are overweight-to-obese.

Web-Based Curriculum Helps Cancer Survivors Manage Weight and Exercise More

April 25, 2023

Since receiving funding from the BCRFA in 2021, Dr. Laura Q. Rogers’ has been hard at work finding ways to improve the health and extend the lives of cancer survivors.

BCRFA-funded cancer site tops 1 million visits by cancer experts

January 27, 2023

BCRFA provided funds to help purchase and input some of the resources from which the UALCAN site pulls. As of December 2022, the UALCAN data-mining platform has had more than 1,080,000 page views from more than 100 countries.

BCRFA expands, diversifies Medical Advisory Council

August 24, 2022

The Medical Advisory Council has the critical job of reviewing funding requests received by the BCRFA from researchers across the state, ensuring that the science is sound and BCFRA investments have maximum impact.

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