2005 Grant Awards Supported
by the Women's Cancer Fund

Regulation of Breast Cancer Cell
Growth by Notching Signaling Pathway
MMC Research Institute, Scarborough
To explore the role Notch receptors play in the regulation of breast cancer

The Role of Twisted Dimers in Mammary Tumor Metastasis
MMC Research Institute, Scarborough
To test a model of Twist regulation as a means to control breast cancer progression

A Gene Expression Study for the Hormone-Independent
Growth Transition of Ovarian Cancer Cells in Vivo
Jackson Lab, Bar Harbor
To investigate changes in the gene expression profile of ovarian granulosa tumor cells

Expression of Transposable Elements in Ductal
Carcinoma in Situ, A Potential Early Marker
Jackson Lab, Bar Harbor
To investigate early markers of mammary tumorigenesis enabling detection of pre- neoplastic transformations

Post Cancer Lymphedema Treatment Certification
for Maine Healthcare Providers
Maine Lymphedema Network, Ellsworth
To provide affordable and accessible 135-hour CDT training for up to 12 therapists in Ellsworth

Lymphedema Training Program
Goodall Hospital, Sanford
To establish a lymphedema treatment clinic in Sanford at Goodall Hospital so that patients can receive the best of care closer to home

Support Service Fund Continuation and Expansion Project
Maine Breast Cancer Coalition serving patients statewide
To provide financial assistance to underserved people throughout Maine for breast health and breast cancer services or items