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Vol. 12 Issue 2, Spring 2007

BCERF and colleague Bob Riter of the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance receive New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Awards
The Ribbon 

BCERF and IBCA staff BCERF has been named a recipient of the 2006 New York State Innovation in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research Award. Presented by the New York State Breast Cancer Detection and Education Advisory Council, the award recognizes BCERF’s leadership in both its research and educational program and its long-term commitment to working with the scientific, medical, environmental, and advocacy communities in New York State.

“It’s wonderful that our program has received recognition for our innovative approaches for evaluating and providing the current science on breast cancer and the environment in print, on the web, and in person. We’ve enjoyed working closely with health professionals, cancer advocates, and extension educators throughout New York State to develop the best strategies for ways individuals and communities can reduce the risk of breast cancer,” said Dr. Suzanne Snedeker, associate director of translational research for BCERF.

A valued colleague of BCERF also received an award from the Council. Bob Riter, the Associate Director for Educational Services at the Ithaca Breast Cancer Alliance (IBCA), won in the health professional category. According to Shawn Galbreath, IBCA’s Executive Director, “We in the Finger Lakes region are very fortunate to have Bob in our midst who is so dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer in our communities. He has not only fought a winning personal battle with breast cancer for the past 11 years, but he has dedicated his time, talents and efforts to support others struggling with the effects of the cancer and its treatments.”

BCERF and IBCA recognized at an award luncheon on April 4 in Latham, N.Y.

See the NYS DOH press release on awards:
http://www.health.state.ny.us/press/releases/2007/2007-05-15_breast_cancer_research_and_education_awards.htm

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