DOD-CDMRP: Ovarian Cancer Research Program - Pilot Award

Supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to major advancements in the field of ovarian cancer. Preliminary data not required, but allowed. Supports all areas of ovarian cancer research, but encourages projects from 7 research areas:
- Initiation and precursor lesions in ovarian cancer;
- Novel approaches for the evaluation of predictive biomarkers;
- Understanding of the host and microenvironment;
- Novel imaging approaches for screening and management;
- Innovative insights into etiology and risk factors for ovarian cancer;
- Contributions to understanding health disparities in ovarian cancer;
- Mechanisms of DNA instability or cellular senescence.
Funding: $200K ($250K with a nested Teal Predoctoral Scholar) over 2 years. Anticipate 7 awards. Pre-applications.