Our research
By funding the brightest minds in breast cancer research, we’re discovering how we can prevent breast cancer, save lives and live well with the disease.
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About our research
Learn about our research into prevention and early diagnosis, better treatments, improving quality of life, and secondary breast cancer.Find out more -
Research centres and projects
Our world-class research is focused entirely on breast cancer. Right now, we’re funding over £32 million worth of ground-breaking research.Find out more -
Research achievements
We’ve invested more than £299 million in research to drive forward progress in breast cancer research. Discover our achievements so far.Find out more
Information for researchers
Find out about our funding opportunities and how to apply our tissue bank. And read useful advice on our funding process and how to manage your grant.
The Generations Study turns 20
This year, the Breast Cancer Now Generations Study is celebrating its 20-year anniversary, marking its halfway point. This landmark study is following over 110,000 women for 40 years to understand why breast cancer develops.
Participate in a research study
Contribute to the latest research studies and improve things for people affected by breast cancer.
Although we have checked that they are legitimate studies, these are external to Breast Cancer Now, and so we are not responsible for the content.