Ellen Velie, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption Ellen Velie, associate professor of epidemiology, has been awarded a $14 million grant to identify breast cancer risk factors. Credit Photo by G.L. Kohuth. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.