Alexander Nikitin, MD, PhD
Cornell University
Role of Stem Cells in Ovarian Cancer
Understanding of epithelial ovarian cancer development is critical for designing effective diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. During recent years it has become increasingly clear that cancers may arise from stem and progenitor cells. However, the location of the stem cell compartment of the ovarian surface epithelium that give rise to cancer cells remains unknown. Dr. Nikitin will explore a newly identified stem cell compartment in the ovary and determine properties of these stem cells and their contributions to epithelial ovarian cancer.