Going to D.C. as consumer reviewer for b.c.

[mts]

Hi All,

Well, I have my plane tix and am going to DC to serve as a consumer reviewer for Breast Cancer research. I will have "my hand" in helping designate nearly $26M of federal funds... I must admit, its more the information I will gain than the money going out that interests me.
I have been reviewing/scoring proposals from major cancer centers/universities from the USA and abroad for funding in physical imaging research.
I had to agree that I would not be specific about what the research is about due to the highly secure nature of the studies and competitiveness amongst the applicants. I will say however that there are many experienced and highly knowledgeable people out there with the most extreme desire to find a cure for breast cancer.
Most of the research will be complete in 2 to 3 years, yet it is possible that many findings will be released prior to the end of research dates. I will keep my fingers crossed -what I have been reading has really encouraged me.

Thank you Christine and Joe for allowing Her2support.org sponsor me. Although I am not allowed to hand anything out, I am free to speak about our website. I hope your ears burn all next week!

Maria (MTS)