Two Advisory Boards
THE SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD:
The Sister Study Scientific Advisory Board is chaired by Dr. Leslie Bernstein
of the University of Southern California (Norris Cancer Center) and is composed
of scientists and researchers from the American Cancer Society, the Federal
Drug Administration, the National Cancer Institute, the United States Environmental
Protection Agency, and additional universities and organizations from
across the country. Two breast cancer survivors and a breast cancer research
nurse serve as community liaisons. The Board's mandate is to oversee and
provide guidance to study staff in order to ensure the scientific integrity
of all aspects of the Sister Study.
(view list of members)
THE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION ADVISORY BOARD:
The Sister Study Recruitment and Retention Advisory Board is composed
of a diverse group of researchers, advocates, breast cancer survivors, and
medical professionals from various health service organizations, support
and outreach programs, and research programs from across the country. The
primary goal of the board is to help staff recruit women from all walks of
life and generations, from all races and all areas of the US.
(view list of members)