DOD Ovarian Cancer Idea Development Award

The OCRP Idea Development Award mechanism was offered in FY02 through FY06, and in FY08 to support innovative research in ovarian cancer. During this time, 681 applications have been received, and 58 OCRP Idea Development Awards have been granted. The OCRP Idea Development Award supports high impact, innovative research that will drive the field forward. NEW FOR FY09 – While this award seeks applications from all areas of ovarian cancer research, for FY09, the OCRP encourages applications that address critical needs of the ovarian cancer community in the following areas: • Initiation and precursor lesions in ovarian cancer with emphasis on the role of the fallopian tube in disease pathogenesis. • Molecular understanding of disease heterogeneity. • Validation of biomarkers for diagnosis, molecular imaging, and therapeutic response.