Auburn University Archives | Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama

BCRFA Invests $1.25M to Power Alabama’s Top Institutions in Tackling Breast Cancer

December 15, 2023

The BCRFA today announced its investment of $1.25M to power breast cancer research across Alabama. From breakthroughs in early detection to prevention treatments, these grants will fund 35 innovative projects at 8 partner institutes and ultimately help save lives.

Piazza Leads Auburn’s Innovative Cancer Research, Including BCRFA-funded Study to Test Powerful Weapon Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

June 21, 2023

Auburn scientist Dr. Gary Piazza is putting a new experimental compound to the test against the most aggressive forms of cancer, including triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Auburn Researchers Discuss Progress on BCRFA-funded Project to Tackle Triple Negative Breast Cancer

June 16, 2023

With BCRFA funding, Auburn University researchers are developing novel treatments for triple-negative breast cancer and overcoming drug resistance in breast cancer cells.

Auburn Researchers Uncover Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Factors in African American Community with BCRFA Funding

June 13, 2023

A team of researchers in the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine is working to identify and study genetic factors associated with hereditary breast cancer in the African American community.