Medical University of South Carolina

Joe Delaney, PhD

March 31, 2020

Joe Delaney, PhDMedical University of South Carolina2020 Pilot Study Award Slowing ovarian cancer evolution by LINE-1 inhibition High grade serous ovarian cancer is unique from other cancer types in that it has high levels of a type of DNA called LINE-1 elements. LINE-1 elements are known as selfish DNA because they can make copies of […]

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Hiu Wing Cheung, PhD

August 17, 2019

Hiu Wing Cheung, PhDMedical University of South Carolina Development of Oncogene-Targeted Therapy for Ovarian Cancer Tumors contain thousands of DNA alterations, making it difficult to identify the causal factors of the disease. This proposal applies high-throughput screening approach to assess 500 genes for their ability to promote tumor growth. Dr. Cheung identified GAB2 as a […]

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The Rivkin Center Joins OCRA

Starting April 1, 2025, the Rivkin Center’s ovarian cancer research funding, global symposium and fundraising activities will continue under the leadership of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA).

Melissa Saul