Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Group

About Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Group

The Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Group’s recent giving is defined by a single large 2023 grant of $1,078,283 to See Attached Statement in Dallas. That award fits a broader breast-cancer grantmaking profile centered on research, metastatic disease, precision medicine, clinical trials, and patient support. The foundation’s public mission is to save lives by meeting critical community needs and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. Across its active grant programs, the foundation uses several research channels rather than a single pooled program. It funds scientific research grants, career-stage support for early investigators, and collaborative initiatives focused on metastatic breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer. It also maintains awards and scholarships for investigators and trainees, showing an interest in building research capacity alongside project funding. The research emphasis is tightly linked to clinical and patient-facing priorities. Its listed focus areas include screening and early detection, patient navigation and psychosocial support, health equity and disparities, and access to clinical trials for diverse and underrepresented populations. That combination places the foundation at the intersection of scientific research and practical support for people living with breast cancer and their caregivers.

What Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Group Funds

Breast cancer research is the center of the foundation’s grantmaking. The active program list includes Scientific Research Grants, Career Catalyst Research Grants, Career Transition Awards, and an Inflammatory Breast Cancer Initiative, all aimed at research in breast cancer, metastatic disease, aggressive disease, personalized medicine, and disparities. Career development is another clear thread. The Susan G Komen Career Catalyst Research Grants support early-stage faculty with protected research time and career development, while Career Transition Awards are designed to help postdoctoral fellows and clinical fellows move into independent research careers. The foundation also backs collaborative and applied work. Its Metastatic Breast Cancer Collaborative Research Initiative supports collaborative research on metastatic breast cancer, and the Center for Applied Research supports projects intended to translate findings into improved breast health outcomes through applied research, health services research, implementation science, and health equity.

How Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fdn Group Gives