The National Breast Cancer Foundation have awarded seven world-class Research Project Grants totaling $7.3 million, funded by the generosity of the Australian public.
These investigator-initiated research projects address priority research questions accelerating progress towards our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
Each project is driven by brilliant scientific minds, bold ideas and a determination to change lives. See below the full list of successful recipients and links to each of their project summaries:
- Professor Belinda Parker – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Co-funded by Mother’s Day Classic Foundation and the National Breast Cancer Foundation - Professor Brendan Kennedy – Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
- Associate Professor Carolyn Nickson – University of Sydney
- Professor Christobel Saunders – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Dr Clare Slaney – Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
- Dr David Herrmann – Garvan Institute of Medical Research
- Professor Jane Visvader – WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
Each project represents our commitment to funding world-class research focused on addressing one or more of our four Pink Horizon Research Strategy objectives: Prevent, Detect, Stop and Treat.
In addition to these seven research projects, NBCF is proud to be supporting over 100 active research projects across Australia.
At NBCF, we invest in a diverse yet connected portfolio of research at a scale of investment that matches the boldness and urgency of our vision. We back the ideas, innovation, and the people who will help us achieve what once felt impossible: ending deaths from breast cancer.
Thank you to everyone for standing with us, believing in this vision and helping fund research that drives progress that saves lives. Together, we are accelerating breakthroughs that will bring us closer to a future where no lives are lost to breast cancer.
If you would like to support future breast cancer research, donate today.
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