Funded Research Projects
Breast Cancer Cure has invested more than $12 million into life-saving breast cancer research in New Zealand over the past 29 years, with a clear goal of ensuring all New Zealanders not only survive breast cancer, but thrive beyond it. By funding transformative projects and fellowships that focus on more precise prevention, earlier detection, improved diagnosis and more effective treatments using advanced technologies, we are working to improve outcomes, address inequities, and support a better quality of life for everyone affected.
Proudly funding breast cancer research at leading New Zealand institutes
Not a One-Size-Fits-All Service
Each day, about 9 to 10 women in New Zealand are diagnosed with breast cancer, with Māori and Pacific women facing the toughest battles. We want to understand why there are different outcomes for w...
Leveraging AI to Explore Breast Density and its Implications on Māori and Pacific Women's Health in Aotearoa New Zealand
Breast cancer is a serious health issue in New Zealand, and it often isn’t found until it’s too late, especially for Māori and Pacific women. Current screenings sometimes miss cancers because of br...
Funding a diverse range
Breast Cancer Cure funds a diverse range of research projects aimed at advancing the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer, including the use of antibodies as targeted therapies to control cancer cell growth, ongoing work in early detection through the identification of potential blood markers, research into immunotherapy that harnesses the body’s own immune system, and the use of patient tissue samples to create patient-derived explants that allow researchers to study breast cancer in more personalised and effective ways.
