After her mother's death, Komen went on to join people across the country who learned about her life through the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation established in 1982 by her aunt Nancy Brinker.

"We are proud to support these exceptional researchers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in breast cancer science," said Paula Schneider, President and CEO of Susan G. Komen. "Research ...

Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast ...

Citing declining return on investment, the director of Susan G. Komen Arizona said the nonprofit will discontinue Tucson’s Race for the Cure event to focus on more innovative forms of ...

Regina G. Barber is a co-host of Short Wave, NPR's science podcast.. Barber completed her PhD in physics at Washington State University with a focus in astrophysics, studying globular cluster systems.