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Scientific Advisors

Our Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) embodies breast cancer research excellence and world-recognized leadership. The SAB’s ability to seek out promise and potential in individuals who can bring us closer to prevention and cure is key to our success. These scientists—hailing from different disciplines, institutions, and countries—invite proposals and evaluate progress to ensure our funds have the maximum impact in ending this disease.

Founding Scientific Director

Larry Norton

MD, FASCO, FAACR

Scientific Director

Judy E. Garber

MD, MPH

Chair

Sarat Chandarlapaty

MD, PhD

Scientific Advisors

Joan S. Brugge

PhD

Lisa A. Carey

MD

Susan M. Domchek

MD

Dawn Hershman

MD, MS

Steffi Oesterreich

PhD

Ben Ho Park

MD, PhD

Martine J. Piccart

MD, PhD

Lori J. Pierce

MD, FASCO, FASTRO

Andrew Tutt

MBChB, PhD, FMedSci

Eric P. Winer

MD

Scientific Advisors, Emeritus

Nancy E. Davidson

MD

Support research with a legacy gift. Sample, non-binding bequest language:

I give to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, located in New York, NY, federal tax identification number 13-3727250, ________% of my total estate (or $_____).

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