Research is the only way we will overcome ovarian cancer. Our research strategy has been to

• Increase the number of researchers working in this field,
• Increase funds available to ovarian cancer researchers

Ovarian cancer Canada has supported research in the following areas:

• Improved detection
• Effective diagnosis
• Better treatment
• Enhanced quality of life issues such as supportive care and communication

Find out more information on the following key initiatives:

• Pilot Projects for Early Detection Research
• Trainee Awards
• Research Awards
• Corinne Boyer Chair in Ovarian Cancer Research
• Award for Excellence in Gynecology-Oncology Nursing

Ovarian Cancer Tissue Banks

Ovarian Cancer Canada raises funds to support a National Ovarian Cancer Tissue Bank. The tissue bank provides material for research, which allows scientists to access ovarian cancer tissue for specific research studies, such as the role of genetic mutations and the influence of hormones. Tissue banks also assist in the testing of potential new drugs and development of systems in which these drugs can be tested.

Ovarian Cancer Canada has provided funding to tissue banks located at:

• BC Cancer Agency
• Ottawa Regional Cancer Agency
• Centre hospitalier universitaire de Montréal (CHUM)
• Sunnybrook Regional Cancer Centre – Odette Cancer Centre