About Us
BRiC was founded by Professor Nazanin Derakshan, a leading expert in the cognitive neuroscience of anxiety and depression at the University of Reading. Our mission is to support women diagnosed with primary or secondary breast cancer by advancing research in resilience and cognitive health.
At BRiC, we believe that psychological resilience plays a crucial role in the overall well-being of individuals battling breast cancer. Our research focuses on understanding the cognitive mechanisms that underpin resilience and developing practical interventions to enhance mental health and quality of life.
our projects
Uniting for a Brighter Tomorrow.
Research
Our research aims to build resilience in women who’ve been diagnosed with primary as well as secondary breast cancer.
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Together we make all the difference
Feeling abandoned
Our members talked about lack of support and feelings of abandonment once our treatment ends. We are expected to bounce back but there is very little psychological support available to help us find our way forward. Coping with the shock and trauma from the day we are diagnosed often only manifests properly at the end of active treatment. It’s like a perfect