Susan G. Komen, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research, announced that two researchers in Washington state will receive $800,000 to investigate breast-cancer disparities and genetic mutations:

• Mary-Claire King, Ph.D., of the University of Washington will receive $600,000 to screen for genetic mutations in families severely affected by breast cancer, potentially identifying novel mutations and mechanisms for inherited breast cancer.

• Benjamin Anderson, M.D., of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center will receive $200,000 to develop tools for low-and middle-income countries to improve breast cancer early detection programs through collaboration of health policymakers, administrators and breast cancer advocates.

The new grants to Dr. King and Dr. Anderson bring Komen’s total research investments in Washington state to $9,860,000 since 1982.