Research

Ovarian Cancer Research

Over the past 10 years, the global medical community has begun pushing for a better understanding of ovarian cancer.

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Support ovarian cancer research

While other cancers can be diagnosed by effective screening at an early stage (e.g. cervical cancer by PAP smear or breast cancer by mammography), an early detection test for ovarian cancer does not exist.

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Research achievements

OCRF funding has helped build technologically advanced, cutting edge laboratory environments for ovarian cancer research.

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Research Grant Announcement

The OCRF is excited to announce the awarding of more than $3.2 million dollars toward research grants aimed at combating deadly ovarian cancer. This record funding demonstrates the OCRF’s dedication to shining a light on ovarian cancer; leading to a future without fear of ovarian cancer.

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OCRF funded research

The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation exists because ovarian cancer research has been undervalued and underfunded by successive Governments. Whilst the landscape is changing and more attention is being given to the ovarian cancer research, the OCRF provides researchers around Australia and New Zealand with the opportunity to gain access to sustained funding.

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Currently funded projects

Look through our current research projects.

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Meet our researchers

Meet the people who are working hard behind the scenes.

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Collaborative research

Check out our collaborative partners and our co-funded research.

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Information for researchers

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OCRF Grants

The OCRF is proud to fund researchers in Australian and New Zealand hospitals, universities, and medical research institutes with a passion for ovarian cancer research.

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Collaborative Grants

The OCRF is proud to announce, in partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), that we are again offering the opportunity for researchers to apply for the ovarian and breast cancer research collaboration initiative.

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