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
Targeting stem cells to help stop breast cancer spreading
Dr Paloma Garcia
Combining drugs to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy
Dr Thomas A Hughes
Preventing ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) becoming an invasive breast cancer
Professor Ian Kunkler
Molecular cell biology team
Professor Clare Isacke
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on breast cancer services in Northern Ireland
Professor Anna Gavin
Endocrine control mechanisms team
Professor Cathrin Brisken
Cancer dynamics team
Dr Stephen John Sammut
Cancer stem cell team
Professor Axel Behrens