The Mary Kay Foundation has chosen 13 top cancer research facilities to receive grants. This year’s grant slate brings the total investment for the fight against cancer by the Foundation to $25.2 million since its inception in 1996.

Jerry W. Shay, Ph.D., Professor, and Chair of The Mary Kay Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, said, “It’s imperative in science to push the boundaries of cancer research in a pursuit to develop early diagnostic tools and new treatments. With continued support through grants like these from The Mary Kay Foundation, scientists are afforded the critical opportunity for discovery.”

The Foundation’s 2016 proposed grant slate includes a wide range of critical research, including the enhancement of immune recognition of breast cancer using small molecules; precision imaging diagnostics to detect and target metastatic progression in breast and ovarian cancer; and researching new therapies for triple-negative breast cancer.