IMPROVE - Investigating Medication re-Purposing to Reduce risk of OVarian cancer and Extend survival [ 2017 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Susan Jordan (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Michael Coory ,  Dr Katrina Spilsbury ,  Dr Nirmala Pandeya ,  Prof Sallie-Anne Pearson

Brief description Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cause of cancer death in women and the proportion of women who die from their disease has not improved substantially over time. This large-scale study will use de-identified data from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Australian Cancer Database and the National Death Index to investigate whether medications commonly used for other conditions can help decrease the risk of ovarian cancer developing or improve survival from ovarian cancer after diagnosis.

Funding Amount $AUD 438,870.92

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant