In a major advancement for breast cancer research, Dr. Harikrishna Nakshatri, a distinguished researcher at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, has led a team in creating the most comprehensive map of healthy breast cells to date.
Read MoreThe research team at the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research includes 37 breast cancer researchers who have a diverse array of skills.
Read MoreHearing the words, “you have breast cancer” is completely overwhelming, but know you’re not alone. Here are a few things that will make your treatment journey more manageable:
Read MoreWith this donation, the Foundation has provided $38.6 million of funding to breast cancer research since 2000.
Read MoreThe Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer today announced, after a national search, it has named Stephanie Scheele as its new Executive Director.
Read MoreWe want to take a moment to celebrate those who have battled this disease with such courage and strength.
Read MoreHear from some incredible members of our research team as they discuss immunotherapy treatment and the promising possibilities for breast cancer patients.
Read MoreHere at the Foundation, we work for all mothers, daughters, sisters, wives, roommates, and friends. We are working for a future where women can live long, fulfilling lives past their diagnoses.
Read MoreVera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Makes $12.5 Million Commitment to Indiana University School of Medicine
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Mateusz Opyrchal, MD, PhD, began the New Year with a new job as the inaugural Vera Bradley Foundation Scholar in Breast Cancer Discovery in the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research.
Read MoreFrom the day of her diagnosis, a woman becomes a breast cancer survivor forever. Research in the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research is empowering each survivor to live her life with strength and resiliency.
Read MoreFrom the day of her diagnosis, a woman becomes a breast cancer survivor forever. Research in the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research is empowering each survivor to live her life with strength and resiliency.
Read MoreResearchers from Indiana University School of Medicine are discovering new ways to find out how effective a drug might be against cancer. Their findings are detailed in a new paper published by Science Advances.
Read MoreStephanie Pemberton was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2020 and underwent treatment involving 16 weeks of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy.
Read MoreIt’s common for people to ask friends to donate to a favorite charitable cause in lieu of birthday gifts, but Charlene Cheatham is taking it a step further. She’s asking her friends to donate their breast tissue.
Read MoreResearchers in the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research continue to improve the cure rate for women with the highest risk for recurrence of TNBC. Research builds on the highly successful Monogrammed Medicine program to develop better, more personalized therapies.
Read MoreIndiana University School of Medicine scientists continue search for life-saving treatments for aggressive types of breast cancer.
Read MoreJenny is a five-year stage 4 triple negative and inflammatory breast cancer survivor who recorded her story in 2019 with the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Read MoreVera Bradley Foundation Center researchers, Kathy D. Miller, MD, and Hari Nakshatri, PHD, on “Breast Cancer and Black Women: Research to Reduce Disparities.”
Read MoreJenny is a five-year triple negative breast cancer survivor. She’s been in complete remission since participating in the two-drug trial targeting TNBC’s most active genes. Her oncologist, Kathy Miller, MD, led the trial, and Jenny is alive today because of this Vera Bradley Foundation-funded research conducted by the Monogrammed Medicine team.
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