A dedicated space for science

Breast Cancer UK is dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer. Our research explores the effects that lifestyle factors and chemicals have on breast cancer risk.

On these pages, you will find out more about the research we fund, our science reviews*, how to apply for our latest grant funding round and information on our latest Prevention Conference.

Our scientific research explores the causes of breast cancer and can help people understand what they can do to reduce their own risk of developing the disease. We couldn’t do any of this without the generosity of our supporters, who make our work possible.

* written by our science team and peer-reviewed by our science panel.

Science reviews

Our library of science reviews written by our science team and peer reviewed by our science panel
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Apply for a Grant

Help us research the link between endocrine disrupting chemicals and breast cancer
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Our Research

Find out more about the research we fund and the scientists we support
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Prevention Conference

An exciting opportunity to heat from leading researchers in breast cancer prevention
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Donate and help our scientists conduct animal free research into prevention

As desperate as we are to understand the causes of breast cancer, we firmly believe that this can be done without harm to animals. Please donate today to help our scientists undertake world-class research. Thank you.