Individual research projects
Right now, we’re funding around 100 cutting-edge projects worth almost £32 million. All to discover how we can prevent and diagnose breast cancer earlier, find better treatments, and improve people's quality of life.
Our research projects
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer services in Northern Ireland
Professor Anna Gavin
Molecular cell biology team
Professor Clare Isacke
Preventing ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) becoming an invasive breast cancer
Professor Ian Kunkler
Combining drugs to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy
Dr Thomas A Hughes
Targeting stem cells to help stop breast cancer spreading
Dr Paloma Garcia
Exploring the role of the internal clock in breast cancer
Professor Qing-Jun Meng
Genetic epidemiology team
Professor Olivia Fletcher
Gene Function team
Professor Chris Lord
Functional Genomics Team
Dr Rachael Natrajan