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Learn about the progress being made across the country and in your own backyard.
November 28, 2021
Highlights from the Fall Symposium
Weeks ago, people from across the country tuned in for Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Fall Symposium. The program featured a wide range of presentations, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, interactive workshops, and networking groups, plus opportunities to unwind with yoga, mind-blowing magic, and more.
September 10, 2021
USask, Ovarian Cancer Canada, and Province of Saskatchewan team up
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) project will create the province’s only tumour bank and—for the first time in Canada—offer ovarian cancer patients testing to learn if biologic drugs can control their illness.
August 17, 2021
Harnessing the power of vaccines to treat ovarian cancer
Most of us have recently heard a great deal about how vaccines help protect against the serious effects of COVID-19. But did you know that vaccines can also be used to treat disease?
July 28, 2021
Expanding horizons in ovarian cancer research
A new partnership between Ovarian Cancer Canada and the Cancer Research Society recently announced funding for 10 new projects testing treatments that show potential to help people with this disease live longer and better.
June 15, 2021
Enabling research on rare forms of ovarian cancer
Dr. Mark Carey is developing scientific models to advance research on low-grade serous cancer, a rare form of the disease.
April 6, 2021
IRICoR and Ovarian Cancer Canada announce $2.3M
IRICoR and Ovarian Cancer Canada announce $2.3M for development of new treatments for ovarian cancer
March 30, 2021
$1.35 million for ovarian cancer research
The Cancer Research Society and Ovarian Cancer Canada are proud to jointly launch a competition to fund some of Canada’s most promising research projects focused on ovarian cancer. The competition will award up to 6 grants, each totaling $225,000 over a two-year period.
February 23, 2021
The benefits of 3D models in ovarian cancer research
These will enable scientists to test new treatments, leading to new clinical trials, and ultimately improved outcomes for women with this disease.
November 18, 2020
OvCAN Patient Partners inform research with their lived experience
OvCAN Patient Partners have important roles in a wide range of activities, from reviewing clinical trial funding applications to sharing their lived experience directly with ovarian cancer researchers and scientists.