05/28/2026
❤️ Huge news for women’s heart health! ❤️
As we are in final preparations for the 75th Biennial Alpha Phi Convention, awards included, we are absolutely thrilled to officially announce the recipients of our 2026 Heart to Heart Grants! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and volunteers, Alpha Phi Foundation is awarding $125,000 to support groundbreaking advancements in preventive medicine and cardiovascular care.
🔬 $100,000 Clinical Grant: Brigham and Women's Hospital. Led by Dr. Sophie Gu, MD, PhD, this revolutionary project uses AI to identify early signs of cardiovascular risk during routine mammograms—turning a standard test into a powerful tool for both breast and heart health.
🗣️ $25,000 Community Grant: Prairie View A&M University. Led by Dr. Jacklyn Sanders, the “Rhythm of the Heart” program focuses on education, early detection, and self-advocacy to bridge gender gaps in late-diagnosed adult congenital heart defects across six Texas counties.
For 70 years, Alpha Phi's dedication to women’s heart health has fueled meaningful progress. We are so proud to support these women-led scientific initiatives that will save lives and reshape the future of women’s everyday care!
Read the full press release and meet the researchers: https://aphifdn.org/4fNa10U