Three-year, $450,000 Career Catalyst Research Grant to Focus on Metastatic Breast Cancer Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today announced a new partnership with Cancer Australia to co-fund research on metastatic breast cancer. The International Collaborative Research Partnership between Cancer Australia and Susan G. Komen® will provide $450,000 over three years to fund the research of Dr. Delphine Merino at La Trobe University in Australia through a Career Catalyst Research Grant. It’s estimated more than 2 million new cases of breast cancer and 600,000 breast cancer deaths occurred worldwide in 2018. Most of those deaths are the result of metastatic breast cancer, or breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast, often to the bones, lungs, liver or brain. Although metastatic breast cancer is not curable today, it can be treated. Treatment today focuses on length and quality of life, but more research will help us find a cure for metastatic disease. Komen is committed to improving the treatment of metastatic breast cancer. To do that, we are building partnerships around the world to address the most challenging research questions. “Breast cancer is a global problem that we cannot tackle alone, and research partnerships are key to advancing the scientific breakthroughs that will save lives,” said Victoria Wolodzko, Komen’s senior vice president of mission. “We are excited to join Cancer Australia in partnering to fund research focused on treating the breast cancer that kills – metastatic breast cancer. ” “We welcome this important international collaboration. Cancer Australia is proud to be partnering with Susan G. Komen to co-fund Dr Merino’s work – addressing critical research questions in disease progression of metastatic breast cancer. This research partnership will provide the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of breast cancer clinical practice and patient outcomes,” said Dr Helen Zorbas, CEO, Cancer Australia. Through this partnership, cutting-edge technology will be used to identify genes that help breast cancer cells spread to distant organs and resist the effects of standard therapies. The ultimate goal of Dr. Merino’s research is to find the “Achilles heel” of metastatic breast cancer so that this devastating disease can be better treated and eliminated. Contact Us 1-972-855-4382 press@komen.org << Previous Post Susan G. Komen® Mourns The... Komen Blog Read More Next Post >> Susan G. Komen® Named a... Komen Blog Read More Related Stories Previous Next Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog The Moment That Changed Everything Read More Komen Blog Experiencing Breast Cancer As a... Read More Komen Blog Jennifer and Angelo Merendino Used... Read More Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More Komen Blog Komen Donor Townhall – Mission... Read More Komen Blog Research on Hard-To-Treat Cancers, Brinker... Read More Komen Blog Historic Research Investment Focuses on... Read More Komen Blog Patients’ Access Webinar and COVID-19 Read More Komen Blog Komen Advocating for Diagnostic Legislation... Read More Komen Blog Should I Be Worried? Breast... Read More Komen Blog Metastatic Breast Cancer – Komen... Read More Komen Blog Walgreens to Help Susan G.... Read More Komen Blog Expert Advice for Metastatic Breast... Read More Komen Blog Komen’s 2021-2022 Advocacy Priorities Seek... Read More Komen Blog Tips for Living a Healthy... Read More Komen Blog Breast Cancer, No Longer Your... Read More Komen Blog When Pink is Just Another... Read More Komen Blog The Moment That Changed Everything Read More Komen Blog Experiencing Breast Cancer As a... Read More Komen Blog Jennifer and Angelo Merendino Used... Read More Komen Blog Social Justice Is An Issue... Read More hbaker Looking Back Helps Me See... Read More Komen Blog Komen Raises Concerns About State’s... Read More Komen Blog Cherishing Every Moment Read More Komen Blog In Case You Missed It:... Read More Komen Blog Debunking Five Common Myths About... Read More Komen Blog The Susan G. Komen 3-Day... Read More Komen Blog Working to Save the 42,000... Read More Komen Blog Listening to Your Body for... Read More JOIN US TODAY! JOIN