48 The MBC Grants Dataset can be categorized in a variety of ways. For example, the numbers of awards over time investigating specific molecular targets can be separated according to whether the model system or study type is preclinical (using a model system, using cell lines, or is a “gene hunt”), technologic (involves developing a diagnostic or prognostic tool or imaging technique), or is aimed at developing a therapy or intervention. For example, here we show this assessment for research related to integrins and cadherins (Figure 8a) and cytokines and chemokines (Figure 8b). Figure 8a: MBC Research Grants Studying Integrins and Cadherins from 2000 - 2013 Figure 8b: MBC Research Grants Studying Cytokines and Chemokines from 2000- 2013 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 5 10 15 20 25 30 preclinical research therapy technologic development MBC Research Grants Studying Integrins and Cadherins 2000 - 2013 preclinical research technologic development 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 5 10 15 20 25 30 therapy therapy MBC Research Grants Studying Cytokines and Chemokines CY 2000 - 2013 therapy