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Early Investigator Awards

Overview: Lynn Sage Scholar research grants that support early-career researchers launching bold new ideas in breast cancer research.

Focus Areas:

  • Breast cancer detection and treatment improvements

  • Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC)

  • Tumor extracellular vesicles and immune regulation

  • Artificial intelligence applications in breast cancer

  • Immunotherapy and personalized medicine

  • Breast cancer biomarkers and diagnostics

    • Geographic Scope: Chicago-area based researchers, though investments drive impact globally

    Eligibility: Early-career researchers at academic institutions

    Current & Past Investigators Include:

  • Dr. Lamiaa El-Shennawy, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

  • Dr. Frederick Howard, University of Chicago

  • Jeffrey Schneider, PhD, Rush University Medical Center

  • Dr. Nurmaa K. Dashzeveg (2024-25)

  • Dr. Nan Chen (2024-25)

  • Dr. Peiwen Chen (2022-23)

  • Dr. Arjun Raman (2022-23)

  • Dr. Lu Wang (2022-23)

  • Dr. Zhe Ji (2020-22)

  • Elizabeth Hibler, PhD (2020-22)

    • Organization: Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation

    Contact:

  • Phone: 312.252.2502

  • Email: info@lynnsage.org

  • Address: 3023 N. Clark Street Suite 139, Chicago, IL 60657

    • Background: Lynn Sage was an early investor in the study of Tamoxifen, which is now the standard of care treatment for hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. 94% of funds raised go to research & education.

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    cancerscience-research

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