FORT WAYNE, Ind., June 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer (the “Foundation”) announced today its continued partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, which is establishing a new research center focused on developing and dramatically improving therapies for some of the most difficult-to-treat types of breast cancer. The center will be named the Vera Bradley Foundation Center for Breast Cancer Research in recognition of two decades of philanthropic support from the Indiana-based women’s accessories and lifestyle fashion brand and its charitable foundation.