Today I was off to a good start. I was anxious to start my day having breakfast as a Project Lead graduate for the first time. The plenary sessions were most engaging. The subject content was great. The healthcare debate is an extensive one, but at least its being talked about. I have met some wonderful people from different states. I also have seen some people I already knew. It is especially exciting to see the groups of people represented from various states. I am looking forward to what’s in store for me next.
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2009Project LEAD–DO IT
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009For those first timers here at the conference, my hope is that nothing will stand in the way of your applying and participating in Project LEAD. It will give you confidence, up to date knowledge and a pathway to a world of collaboration and meaningful contributions to ending breast cancer and making changes in the treatment and care of women diagnosed. Don’t make excuses, just DO IT!! “I will not mourn silently”.
Be a Leader with Project LEAD®
Monday, May 19th, 2008The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund will hold its premier intensive science training program, Project LEAD® Institute, in Denver, Colorado this summer. The model program has graduated more than 1,300 advocates since 1995.
APPLY TODAY FOR THE PROJECT LEAD® INSTITUTE!
Since 1995, NBCCF has trained more than 1,300 advocates through Project LEAD to take meaningful seats at all research and public policy tables where decisions about breast cancer are made . The five day intensive program includes sessions on molecular biology, genetics, proteomics, research design, epidemiology and critical appraisal skill building. The new expanded Institute was introduced last year and was highly successful. Featured in this new Institute format are sessions on peer review, a mentorship program, a laboratory experience, and a choice of advanced topics.
Course Dates: July 29 - August 3, 2008
Course Location: Denver, Colorado
Application Deadline: May 30, 2008
Limited scholarships are available for those in financial need.
Project LEAD® is supported by a generous grant from the
Avon Foundation.
PROJECT LEAD® BREAKFAST
Sunday, April 27th, 2008An enthusiastic group of 180 Project LEAD graduates met for breakfast Sunday morning to reunite with old friends, meet new ones and talk about the work they are doing in research and quality care. Not only are there over 1300 graduates of NBCCF’s premier science training program, but they constitute nearly 30% of conference attendees. A report of this year’s activities included recognition of over 100 new graduates, the launching of the Project LEAD Institute last August, the emphasis on continuing education, the revision of Quality Care Project LEAD and the new upgrades to LEADgradsOnline. The new Profiles section of the LEADgradsOnline website, accessible at the Programs table in the Exhibit Hall, is being populated by grads here at the conference – and soon by those at home. Advocates will then be able to search for grads with similar interests, grads who have done peer review, and grads who can mentor them in their work. The power and work of Project LEAD grads is on the move!!