2010 Research Grants

The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Awarded $40,000

Mammography Comparison using BSGI, Whole Breast USG and Breast MRI in High Risk Patients

Dr. James Massi, Chief of Surgery at HOCC, accepting the award on behalf of Dr. Jean Weigert


UCONN Health Center

Awarded $50,000

The Use of N3 Essential Fatty Acids in the Prevention of Osteoporosis and Metabolic Syndrome in Women with a History of Breast Cancer

Dr. Anne Kenny


UCONN Health Center

Awarded $50,000

Chemotherapy, Cardiomyopathy and Utility of Cardiac NRI, 3-D Echo and Biomarkers

Dr. Erick Avelar


Yale University Cancer Center

Awarded $50,000

Co-targeting IGF-1 Receptor and HER 2 in Breast Cancer

Dr. Michael DiGiovanna


The Hospital of Central Connecticut

Awarded $20,000

Breast Health Navigation Program

Donna Boehm, RN


Midstate Medical Center

Awarded $2,500

Healthy Steps

Kathy Clments, RN, MSN, AOSN


Visiting Nurse Association of Central Connecticut

Awarded $2,000

Breast Health Program

Shonya Harrison, VNACC and Judy D'Onofrio, CTBHI