METAVIVOR RESEARCH AND SUPPORT INC

METAvivor Research and Support Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Annapolis, Maryland. With sixteen employees, the organization is dedicated to improving the lives of those living with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (MBC). METAVIVOR focuses on three key areas: research, awareness, and support. METAvivor funds vital research aimed at improving the longevity and quality of life for MBC patients. The organization is unique in its focus on exclusively funding MBC research through a rigorous scientific peer-review process. Grants are awarded to researchers with doctoral degrees who demonstrate promise in their work to benefit the MBC community. They aim to transition metastatic breast cancer from a terminal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease. In addition to research, METAvivor actively raises public awareness about the specific challenges faced by MBC patients. They highlight the prevalence of MBC, which affects a significant percentage of breast cancer diagnoses, and advocate for increased funding dedicated to research and support for this patient population. Those seeking to learn more about METAvivor's mission and initiatives can visit their website at metavivor.org.