The overall goal of the BCRP is to promote research directed toward eradicating breast cancer. Within this context, the objective of the BCRP is to fund a balanced portfolio of scientifically meritorious research on the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer. The Army program is in accordance with Institute of Medicine guidelines. The BCRP has received high praise from the scientific community, advocacy groups, and Congress.
Consumer advocates participate in all decision-making advisory panels.
The FY92-99 appropriations resulted in 2,290 awards. Another 553 awards are currently in negotiations using the FY00 appropriation. Award negotiations are under way and will be completed by September 30, 2001. Award negotiations will be completed by September 30, 2001. Since the inception of the BCRP, more than 15,000 proposals have been received.