Daniel O’Neil, MD, MPH, assistant clinical professor of medicine (medical oncology and hematology) and Tracy Battaglia, MD, MPH, professor of medicine (general medicine) have both been selected as recipients of breast cancer research grants from Susan G. Komen®. The funding will help to support their cutting-edge research aimed at improving outcomes for people living with breast cancer today and in the future.
Dr. O’Neil was awarded a Career Catalyst Research Grant for his project, “Implementing Home-Based Screening Clinical Breast Examination in South Africa.” He is partnering with local community health workers to develop methods for at-home exams, offering a cost-efficient pathway for early detection.
Dr. Battaglia received a leadership grant for her project, “AI-Assisted Navigation to Mitigate Hereditary Breast Cancer Testing Disparities” focused on increasing genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer, especially among Black patients, by implementing an AI algorithm to identify eligible individuals within a statewide care network.
Susan G. Komen® is the world’s leading breast cancer organization and the largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research outside the U.S. government. Through this research investment, Komen is prioritizing the most pressing challenges facing patients including metastatic breast cancer, health inequities, and the need for more precise, personalized treatment strategies to improve care and outcomes for everyone impacted by breast cancer.