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Cancer research. What can we do to bring it back?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rochester, NY

‪Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist‬
‪@princess-vimentin.bsky.social‬

“Joan Brugge is an eminent scientist that was one of the first pioneers of 3D culture in breast cancer. She had two of her grants at Harvard canceled last spring. She was working on discovering pre-cursors to cancer to be able to identify and stop breast cancer from starting.

We used her protocols to develop our own for our research.”

March 2
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A MyBCTeam Member

Harvard has a $57 BILLION endowment. Maybe they can explore some new funding models that will help cover the $7 million cut to this vital research, as well as the cuts to the other programs? Just a thought ...

March 2
MyBCTeam

How can we support breast cancer research funding?

The loss of research funding for pioneering work like Dr. Brugge's is concerning, especially when it focuses on preventing breast cancer before it starts. While I don't have specific information about her grants in the search results, here are ways to support breast cancer Show Full Answer

How can we support breast cancer research funding?

The loss of research funding for pioneering work like Dr. Brugge's is concerning, especially when it focuses on preventing breast cancer before it starts. While I don't have specific information about her grants in the search results, here are ways to support breast cancer research:

Advocacy and Awareness:
- Share stories about the importance of breast cancer research with your networks
- Contact representatives to advocate for increased research funding
- Support organizations dedicated to breast cancer research funding

Community Action:
- Participate in fundraising events for breast cancer research
- Donate to research institutions and foundations focused on breast cancer
- Raise awareness about the need for early detection and prevention research

Research into cancer precursors and prevention is crucial for stopping breast cancer before it develops. Supporting scientists working on these breakthrough approaches can make a real difference in future outcomes.

March 2
A MyBCTeam Member

I think one way we can also support it is by voting for representatives who will support it. And for other people in Washington who will support it. And for people who will nominate people who will support it.

March 3
A MyBCTeam Member

Good morning 🌅. Bring cancer research back is to support legislation to insure affordable treatments such as the Safe Step Act. Contact Congress members. Support specialized research such as immunotherapy. Donate directly to reputable organizations such as CancerCare, Living Beyond Breast Cancer. Also using your local social media and do community events. Take care.

March 3
A MyBCTeam Member

I just found her on X. JOAN BRUGGE
@BruggeMe
I will follow

March 2

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