Research Initiatives We Support
Advancing Hope
At the Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation, our mission is to fund groundbreaking cancer research that brings us closer to a cure. The projects we support are making incredible strides in early detection, treatment, and prevention, offering hope to countless individuals affected by breast cancer. Every dollar raised helps drive these life-saving advancements, bringing us one step closer to a world without breast cancer.
The Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Xiang Zhang
The Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, a leading institution dedicated to breast cancer research and patient care along with Dr. Xiang Zhang note that the Nancy Owens Breast Cancer Foundation plays a pivotal role in securing federal and state funding which empowers ongoing projects. These initiatives cover research into how aging affects breast cancer progression, understanding the mechanics of treatment resistance and metastasis, and exploring regulation of endocrine resistance and metastasis in ER+ breast cancer. By supporting these endeavors, the foundation significantly enhances our understanding and treatment of this complex disease.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Dr. Isabelle Bedrosian, M.D.
Dr. Isabelle Bedrosian is leading an innovative breast cancer prevention vaccine program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her team is meticulously identifying a target peptide for vaccination, with the goal of activating an immune response that could potentially prevent breast cancer. Initial tests show promise, holding the potential to revolutionize prevention methods. The foundation's support is pushing this research forward, potentially leading to a groundbreaking breakthrough in breast cancer prevention.
Houston Methodist Research Institute, Department of Nanomedicine
Alessandro Grattoni, Ph.D.
Dr. Grattoni and his team are doing cutting-edge research that focuses on the development of innovative nanotechnologies designed to transform patient care, including revolutionary drug delivery systems and advanced biomedical devices. These advancements have the potential to significantly impact the treatment of chronic diseases, cancer, and other serious health conditions by offering more precise, efficient, and less invasive therapeutic solutions. Dr. Grattoni's work, supported by visionary contributions, is at the forefront of a new era in medical innovation, providing hope for enhanced healthcare outcomes on a global scale.