Outstanding Breast Cancer Researchers
Awarded $50,000 PBCC Grants in 2017
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition has the honor of awarding three outstanding breast cancer researchers with grants in 2017:
Nancy Lill, Ph.D. of Penn State Cancer Institute
Qihong Huang, M.D., Ph.D. of The Wistar Institute
Paul Cairns, Ph.D. of Fox Chase Cancer Center
Each of the researchers will receive $50,000 to advance their innovative ideas in the quest to find a cure for breast cancer. If you're in Central PA, please join us as we present a grant to Dr. Lill of Penn State Cancer Institute on Wednesday, February 14 at 10:30a.m. in the 4th floor Common Area of Penn State Cancer Institute in Hershey. Dr. Lill plans to use the grant on a specialized project targeting the treatment of aggressive triple-negative breast cancer. Look for additional grant presentation dates in upcoming PinkLink editions.
Will you be there to celebrate the work of Dr. Lill and to learn more about triple-negative breast cancer? RSVP to Jennifer Pensinger at Jennifer@PABreastCancer.org or (717) 769-2303.
Martin's Chips in for a Cure!
The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is honored to accept another incredible donation from the Martin’s Potato Chips “Martin’s Chips in for a Cure” campaign! Since 2009, Martin's has been supporting the PBCC and families facing breast cancer.
Since it began, the pink chip campaign has raised $203,370!!! Thank you to everyone who purchased these delicious potato chips in a custom pink ribbon bag! Special thanks to everyone at Martin’s for making so much possible for women battling breast cancer in Pennsylvania!
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