Earlier.org
Nonprofit organization (founded 1995) focused exclusively on earlier detection of breast cancer. Operates a grant program that awards seed funding to academic and clinical researchers developing biological tests, biomarkers, imaging methods, and related technologies for earlier breast cancer detection. Maintains a medical advisory board, issues application and reporting guidance for grantees, and organizes fundraising events and outreach to support research.
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Earlier.org
Greensboro, North Carolina, United States, North America
Services
Application-based seed grants awarded to investigators developing earlier detection approaches for breast cancer; provides award guidance, evaluation criteria, and disbursement processes.
Organization of community and donor events (galas, dinners, raffles, festivals, sporting events) to raise funds and awareness for research grants.
Production of a weekly podcast interviewing researchers and supporters to disseminate information about early-detection research and organizational activities.
Application-based seed grants awarded to investigators developing earlier detection approaches for breast cancer; provides award guidance, evaluation criteria, and disbursement processes.
Organization of community and donor events (galas, dinners, raffles, festivals, sporting events) to raise funds and awareness for research grants.
Production of a weekly podcast interviewing researchers and supporters to disseminate information about early-detection research and organizational activities.
Expertise Areas
- Research grant management and administration
- Early breast cancer biomarker discovery
- Assay and diagnostic platform prototyping
- Liquid biopsy and circulating biomarker research
Key Technologies
- Liquid biopsy (cell-free DNA, circulating tumor cells, circulating RNA)
- Extracellular vesicle / exosome analysis
- ELISA and immunoassays (including FRET-based formats)
- Protein microarrays and antibody arrays
News & Updates
Recurring and annual events organized to raise funds and awareness for research, including scheduled dates and venues.
Since 1995 the organization has awarded 134 research grants totaling over $5.1 million to seed projects focused on earlier detection of breast cancer.
A named grant honor has been awarded 25 times to recognize service, loyalty, and support to the organization's mission.
Recurring and annual events organized to raise funds and awareness for research, including scheduled dates and venues.
Since 1995 the organization has awarded 134 research grants totaling over $5.1 million to seed projects focused on earlier detection of breast cancer.
A named grant honor has been awarded 25 times to recognize service, loyalty, and support to the organization's mission.