Pilot funds for ovarian-cancer research; apply by Dec. 1

Brief

The Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research announces the availability of $175,000 to fund up to six scientific awards. The awards will be split between the center's Pilot Study and Scientific Scholar Award programs.

Pilot Study Program

The Pilot Study Program will support investigator-initiated pilot projects in the areas of screening and prevention, basic science, treatment and behavioral sciences.

Scientific Scholar Award

The Scientific Scholar Award is intended to assist promising young scientists and doctors to develop a career in ovarian cancer research. By funding innovative pilot studies in ovarian-cancer research and encouraging the best and brightest minds to pursue a career in ovarian-cancer research, the Rivkin Center works to ultimately improve detection, treatment and prevention.

The deadline for submitting an application is Dec. 1, 2006. More information is available by contacting the Marsha Rivkin Center at (206) 215-6200 or by visiting the Web site at www.marsharivkin.org/research/2006/rfa.xml.

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