Improving outcomes for women diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer [ 2013 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kylie Gorringe (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Clare Scott ,  Dr Jan Pyman ,  Dr Matthew Wakefield ,  Prof Ian Campbell

Brief description Mucinous ovarian cancer (MOC) is different from other ovarian cancers but few studies have characterized the genetic changes specific to this subtype. It is often confused with metastases from other organs and does not respond well to standard ovarian cancer therapies. If MOC is more similar to mucinous cancers from other organs than other ovarian cancers, it may be better treated with chemotherapeutics that show success with other mucinous tumours.

Funding Amount $AUD 598,238.12

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant