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Article: Avon Foundation Awards $2.785 Million to AACR For Breast Cancer Research and Education.
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- September 25, 2002
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PHILADELPHIA -- To encourage and promote breast cancer research and education, particularly among young investigators in underserved countries, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) has been awarded a $2.785 million grant from the Avon Foundation.
The grant also will promote survivor advocates from selected countries, matching prominent scientists with advocates to help further their knowledge about the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.
"We are thrilled that the Avon Foundation and AACR have formed a partnership to provide opportunities for professional and educational development to young scientists from medically underserved ...