Senior Investigator Awards

Senior Investigator Awards

Overview: Lynn Sage Scholar research grants that fund experienced researchers exploring breakthrough approaches that could transform the field of breast cancer research.

Focus Areas:

Breast cancer risk prediction using artificial intelligence and genetic markers

Family planning and hormonal contraceptive interactions with breast cancer prevention medications

Mitochondrial dysfunction and metastasis prevention

Immunotherapy resistance in triple negative breast cancer

Tumor-promoting neutrophils and immunotherapy enhancement

Cancer prevention and treatment innovations

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

Eligibility: Senior/experienced researchers at academic institutions (professors, associate professors)

Current Investigators Include:

Dezheng Huo, PhD, University of Chicago

Dr. Seema Khan, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Kay F. Macleod, PhD, University of Chicago

Amanda L. Marzo, PhD, Rush University Medical Center

Bin Zhang, MD, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Past Investigators Include:

Dr. Jun Huang, UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Deyu Fang, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ann Marie Flores, PT, PhD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Seed Funding: Every grant provides vital seed funding, empowering researchers to gather critical data and unlock larger support from major funders like the National Institutes of Health

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.