But the Avon Products Foundation Inc. gave just that sort of a gift to The Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University early this year. Accordingly, they chose several clinical programs and research projects for further pursuit. You can use it to build upon your strengths and enhance them. One of those areas is Jordan's research on selective estrogen receptor modulation. He pioneered the use of tamoxifen, a failed contraceptive, for breast cancer treatment and prevention.
Tamoxifen works by blocking the estrogen that fuels breast-tumor growth.
Another research project will focus on breast cancer causes and risk factors for minority women. The Avon gift will also be used to expand the cancer center's digital mammography research program, establish a tissue bank that links to a computerized patient data registry, provide gene chip technology to analyze the genetic basis of breast tumors, support three women physician- scientists at the cancer center, create a permanent Avon Breast Cancer Research Scholar position and establish an education program for medical students in nutrition and cancer risk reduction. Much of this appeal undoubtedly rests with Morrow. Our tagline is 'the company for women,' so to be able to establish a relationship with someone like Dr. Morrow really fits right in with the company's perspective in valuing women leaders and nurturing them.