Breast Cancer Campaign is a breast cancer research charity based in the United Kingdom.
The charity's mission is to "beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment and cure." According to its website, Campaign funds innovative projects only, at centres of research excellence in the UK and Ireland.
The charity is currently funding 95 research grants worth £15,630,534 in 33 centres of excellence. Research projects range from studying the genetics of breast cancer to improved methods of treatment.
The charity's Chief Executive is Baroness Delyth Morgan, who previously spent ten years as Chief Executive of Breakthrough Breast Cancer, another breast cancer research charity. She was also previously appointed as Children’s Minister, Minister of Intellectual Property and Quality and Government spokesperson for the Department of Work and Pensions in the House of Lords.
Read more about Breast Cancer Campaign: Campaign’s Gap Analysis, The History of Breast Cancer, Fundraising Activities
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