Awards & Scholarships
Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction
We invite you to submit your nomination for the 2008-2009 Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction. Established by Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in 1992, our Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction recognizes leading scientists for their lifetime achievements in advancing research concepts and for clinical application in the fields of breast cancer research, screening or treatment. These awards are presented to basic and clinical researchers who have made seminal advances in the fight to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
The Brinker Award for Scientific Distinction is given in two categories.
The Basic Science award is presented to a researcher who has added substantively to our understanding of the basic biology of, or development of, methodologies that further our ability to unravel the genetic and molecular basis of breast cancer.
The Clinical Research award is presented to a clinician who has significantly furthered the identification of new prevention, detection or treatment approaches for breast cancer and its translation into clinical care.
The Brinker Award has grown in prominence in the breast cancer community and is a marquee award for Komen
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View past recipients of the Brinker Award
Komen Professor of Survivorship Award
Susan G. Komen for the Cure established the Professor of Survivorship Award in 1999 with the goal of advancing research and awareness on the issues surrounding long-term survivorship of breast cancer. Professor of Survivorship awards will be made to individuals who have made significant contributions in the field of breast cancer survivorship. A committee of peers and survivors will choose this honoree. The Survivorship Professor will continue in their role at his/her institution and continue his/her practice and research but will be expected to impact the issues encountered by breast cancer survivors by advancing research and education of these issues through publications and presentations.Read more