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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🎉Congratulations to Katharine Linder, MD, Gyn Oncology fellow at CU Anschutz, on receiving the BRIDGES 2.0 Accelerator Research & Alice Chisolm Grant from the Foundation for Women's Cancer (FWC)! She’ll be recognized at the Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2026 Annual Meeting in April. bit.ly/4aP20pt

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🎉 Congrats to Sam Lopez Alvarez for being selected to have a poster at the Dept of Bioinformatics Conference this March! 🙌 And a huge shoutout to Stephanie Tanis for securing a short talk at the event! 👏 Check out more: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/dbmi/event #Bioinformatics #CUAnschutz #GynOnc

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Congrats to Dr. Bitler and Courtney Bailey, PhD candidate, on receiving a Grubstake Award from the CU Gates Institute! 🎉Their project, “Macrophage Backpacks for Delivering Olaparib to HGSC,” was awarded $300,000 over 2 years. bit.ly/4jXkQgW @uccc-gorg.bsky.social @courtneybailey.bsky.social

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Welcome Lily Elizabeth Feldman, PhD! 🎉 Lily joins Dr. Bitler’s Gyn Oncology Research Group (GORG) at CU Anschutz as a new postdoctoral fellow. She completed her PhD in Pharmacology & Molecular Medicine and is also the Faculty Innovations Program Director at CU Innovations. 🧬 #CUAnschutz #GynOnc

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🎗️Are you a gynecological cancer patient, survivor, caregiver, or provider? This conference is for you! Hope & Healing: Gyn Cancer Survivorship & Beyond 🗓️ Thurs, Feb 5, 2026 📍 CU Anschutz 🔗Registration link: loom.ly/sltGLsw #CUAnschutz #Ovarian #Uterine #Endometrial #Cervical #Vulvar #Fallopian

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Congrats to Scott Lin, MD, PhD Candidate, on being accepted into the PhRMA Foundation’s Predoctoral Drug Discovery Fellowship🎉50 researchers are selected for a share of $3.7M in funding to shape the future of drug discovery & translational medicine🌟 #GynOnc #CUAnschutz View Article: bit.ly/4aaHUX0

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Exciting news🎉 Courtney Bailey, a CU Anschutz Gates Institute Grubstake Award finalist and PhD student, will present her research "Macrophage Backpacks for Delivering Olaparib to #HGSCs" on Nov 20, 4–6 PM at CU Innovations Executive Conference Room in the AHSB. #CUGynOnc @courtneybailey.bsky.social

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Levi Watson, PhD, will be presenting on “Hematopoietic Stem Cell–Derived Adipocytes Influence the Ovarian Cancer Microenvironment” at the Ovarian Cancer Midwest Focus (OCMF) Conference in Minneapolis, MN, on November 10–11, 2025. For more information, visit: bit.ly/3JJy1oa #CUAnschutz #GynOnc

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

CU Gynecologic Oncology was proud to join the HERA Ovarian Cancer Foundation’s Climb4Life & Gala! 🌄 Dr. Kian Behbakht spoke at the event & Taylor Benson, PhD, shared her HERA-funded research on WNT4 and metabolic biomarkers in #ovariancancer. 💙 For more information: bit.ly/3Lg6aMP #CUAnschutz

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Join us for the Pharmacology Seminar Series as Dr. Elizabeth Woodruff discusses how chronic stress influences #HGSC progression and immune response through adrenergic signaling in the omentum. #OvarianCancer #GynOnc #CUAnschutz Date 📅: Mon, 10/20/25, 12:00 PM MST Location📍: RC1 North, Room 6107

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

✨Dr. Christine Walsh, a leading Gynecologic Oncologist at the University of Colorado Anschutz, recently appeared on 9News to discuss genetics' role in gyn cancers as well as share insights on ovarian cancer. 👉 Watch the full interviews here: bit.ly/3KNj0lv #CancerGenetics #GynOc #CUAnschutz

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Toni Moses, RN, is battling stage IV ovarian cancer while helping others—and participating in a trial led by Dr. Brad Corr & the CU Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group. 💙 Read her powerful story: news.cuanschutz.edu/cancer-cente... #OvarianCancer #GynOnc #CUAnschutz

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‘I Love What I Do’: While She Helps Patients, a Nurse Grapples with Her Own Ovarian Cancer

Toni Moses, RN, says she’s grateful to be enrolled in a clinical trial led by Bradley Corr, MD, of the CU Cancer Center.

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Thank you to all who attended the CU Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group (OCIG) Reception during the AACR Special Conference on #OvarianCancer! 💫 It was inspiring to connect with so many passionate researchers in Denver. Let’s keep the momentum going! #AACR #CUAnschutz @uccc-gorg.bsky.social

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Congrats to Dr. Liz Woodruff (Division of Repro Science) on receiving a $10K Cancer Innovation Pilot Grant from @cucancercenter.bsky.social! Her study explores how social stress/isolation impacts high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) progression & immune response🎉 @liz-woodruff.bsky.social #CUAnschutz

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🎗️Attending the AACR Conference on Ovarian Cancer? Visit Alan Elder’s poster "Discerning mechanisms of SEMA7A in therapy resistance & tumor progression in HGSC" Also join the CU Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group (OCIG) Reception on Saturday, Sept 20th. Register here: bit.ly/47KvpA3 #AACRovca25

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🎉Dr. Kian Behbakht from CU's Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group (OCIG) was featured on #BBC The Happy Pod🎙️He discussed the development of an ovarian cancer early detection test, which is being developed in partnership with AOA Dx. #OvarianCancer #CUAnschutz 👉 Listen here: www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...

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BBC Audio | Global News Podcast | The Happy Pod: The 'game changing' test for ovarian cancer

Happy stories and positive news from around the world - our weekly collection

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Drs. Ben Bitler & Kian Behbakht, AOA Dx (a women-owned Denver biotech), and other GynOnc researchers co-published a study on a scalable, sensitive test using lipidomic and protein biomarkers with machine learning to improve early ovarian cancer detection. View Here: www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15...

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Help us welcome Drs. Katharine Linder and Daisy Cruz, our new CU GynOnc fellows joining the University of Colorado GynOnc Research Group (GORG) Lab this Fall 2025! Excited for the expertise and passion they'll bring to advancing women’s cancer research 🎉🎉 #GynOnc #CUAnschutz #OvarianCancer

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

🎉Dr. Lindsay Brubaker is tackling therapy resistance in #HGSC with cutting-edge research on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Backed by a competitive DOD grant, her study explores epigenetic drivers to expand and improve treatment options. View Article bit.ly/4fxHr1E #OvarianCancer #CUAnschutz

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Congrats to Drs. Ben Bitler and Jim Lambert on receiving an award from Golfers Against Cancer to advance ovarian cancer immunogenic cell death (ICD) research — pushing boundaries in cancer research #OvarianCancer #GynOnc #CUAnschutz 👏👏 @uccc-gorg.bsky.social

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Congrats to Scott Lin, MD, PhD Candidate, on receiving the Cancer Biology T32 award from the National Cancer Institute! This prestigious award supports 5 predoctoral students each year with funding through the University of Colorado Cancer Center. 🎉🎉 #CUAnschutz #GynOnc @uccc-gorg.bsky.social

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

🔬Don’t miss Session 2 of our gynecologic cancer virtual series! Scott Lin, MD, PhD Candidate, will share insights on PARP inhibitors & ovarian cancer treatment. #OvarianCancer @uccc-gorg.bsky.social 📅 Aug 11 |🕛 12–1PM MST |💻 Virtual Topic: PARP Inhibitors Register today! bit.ly/40k8dUE

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Congrats to Team Bitler—Drs. Bitler, Corr, Sikora, Clauset, and many others—2025 CU ASPIRE Awardees🎉Their SPORE effort to advance ovarian cancer care with novel therapies & population science. #OvarianCancer #CUAnschutz @uccc-gorg.bsky.social‬ @mjsikora.bsky.social View details here: Bit.ly/4mWBRsO

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Congratulations to Courtney Bailey, PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at CU Boulder and part of the Gynecologic Oncology Research Group at CU Anschutz! She was awarded the Achievement Reward for College Scientist Scholarship. Well deserved! 👏 #CUAnschutz #CUBoulder #BiomedicalEngineering #GynOnc

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Dr. Kian Behbakht and AOA Dx CEO Oriana Papin-Zoghbi spoke with 360Dx about the urgent need for better ovarian cancer diagnostics, highlighting how vague symptoms delay care and the role of innovation and data in closing this critical diagnostic gap. #OvarianCancer 👏Full article: bit.ly/3ZMxqa3

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New Validation Data Shows Promise for AOA Dx Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Test

The firm presented data at AACR that showed the test had high accuracy when distinguishing ovarian cancer at early stages.

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Insights on IHC testing for clinical decision making - put together by our talented Gyn Onc Path team! Shout to Dr. Rebecca Wolsky. @cucancercenter.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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The evolving role of HER2 in gynecologic oncology and clinical trial design: A gynecologic pathologist's perspective

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Join Computational Bioscience (CPBS) Program student Weishan Li for a talk on "Deriving Cell Type Specific Expression Profiles from HGSC using BuDDI" Date 📅: Tomorrow (5/21/2025) 1PM MST Location📍: RC1 North, Room 8108 & Zoom: ucdenver.zoom.us/j/9780564841... #OvarianCancer #GynOnc #CUAnschutz

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Join Human Medical Genetics and Genomics Program (HMGGP) student Samantha Lopez Alvarez for a talk on "Evaluating Expression Based HRD Predictors in Black and White HGSC Patients" When 📅: Today (5/15/2025) 1PM – 2:30PM MST When📍: #CUAnschutz Hensel Phelps West Auditorium #OvarianCancer

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

At the 2025 #AACR Annual Meeting, AOA Dx shared new data showing >90% AUC in early #ovariancancer detection—outperforming CA125. This finding was made in collaboration with the #CU Ovarian Cancer Innovations Group & U. of Manchester. A big step for AI in women's health. Press Release: bit.ly/433cCft

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AOA Dx Reports High Accuracy for AI-Powered Ovarian Cancer Blood Test in 1,000 Patient Study | Femtech Insider

AOA Dx, a company developing blood-based diagnostics for early cancer detection, has demonstrated high accuracy in detecting ovarian cancer in symptomatic women using its AI-powered multi-omic platfor...

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day #WOCD! In recognition of this important day, the CU Division of GynOnc will once again sponsor and participate in Jodi’s Race for Awareness 5k to support gyn cancers, including ovarian cancer, on 6/14/2025 in Denver. To register, please visit www.JodisRace.org

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

High-Grade Serous Carcinoma of the ovary, fallopian tube or peritoneum has the worst prognosis due to late diagnosis and therapy resistance. Dr. Alan Elder from the CU #GynOnc Lab aims to uncover the role of SEMA7A in therapy resistance and immunoevasion in ovarian cancer! @uccc-gorg.bsky.social

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

🔬Curious about gynecologic cancer research but not a science expert? Join CU DRS & CGCA’s new virtual, quarterly series making cutting-edge research easy to understand @uccc-gorg.bsky.social 📅 May 12 |🕛 12–1PM MST |💻 Virtual Topic: Ovarian cancer early detection Register today! loom.ly/7owjJ-g

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The CU Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) Annual Retreat was held on 4/18/2025. Scott Lin presented his research findings on targeting the epigenetic environment of therapy-resistant ovarian cancer, and Raquel Ortega presented her exciting research on Alt-EJ and PARP inhibitors. #CUAnschutz

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

High-grade serous carcinoma is a tough ovarian cancer to treat and often recurs after chemotherapy. Dr. Marjon recently resubmitted a paper showing that targeting certain tumor immune cells could help make treatments like chemotherapy more effective. Wishing her luck🤞 #HGSC #CUAnschutz #GynOnc

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Last month, Taylor Benson, PhD, showcased her work on identifying early biomarkers for ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) at STEM Poster Day, hosted by @projbridgeco.bsky.social! #CancerResearch #CUAnschutz Check out her poster: www.cuanschutz.edu/docs/librari...

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Yesterday, CBS interviewed Dr. Kian Behbakht and AOA Dx, a Denver-based biotech startup, about their partnership to develop a unique ovarian cancer detection test in collaboration with the CU GynOnc Research Lab at CU Anschutz #CUAnschutz #OvarianCancer #GynOnc www.cbsnews.com/colorado/vid...

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Women-founded company partners with CU Anschutz to develop ovarian cancer test

Inside the Reproductive Sciences Lab at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, researchers are on the cutting edge to detect and prevent ovarian cancer.

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Momie Yamamoto and Ritz Iwanaga from Dr. Bitler's lab at CU Anschutz recently submitted a paper showing that Chromobox2 (CBX2) plays a role in driving HGSC progression. This suggests a potential new treatment option for HGSC patients. Wish them luck publishing their paper #HGSC #GynOnc #CUAnschutz

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Tina's Wish @tinaswish.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

In this interview with Tina’s Wish researcher Dr. Kevin Elias from @clevelandclinic.bsky.social, he shares why he became a clinician-scientist and his passion for advancing early detection and prevention of #OvarianCancer. Check it out! bit.ly/3DlPj7D

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&A With Ovarian Cancer Physician Scientist Kevin Elias, MD

In this Q and A, Kevin Elias, MD, describes his research and clinical work with ovarian cancer and gestational trophoblastic disease.

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Dr. Davidson submitted a proposal to the Boettcher Foundation! Single-cell sequencing revealed that High-grade serous carcinoma subtypes are driven by microenvironment changes. She seeks to redefine HGSC subtypes & assess functional impacts on biomarkers w/ chemotherapy.🤞#HGSC #GynOnc #CUAnschutz

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Join us for Scott Lin’s thesis update on "Stimulating Innate Immunity in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer via EHMT1/2 Inhibition". Scott is a Doctoral Candidate in the CU Cancer Bio Program and Dr. Bitler’s Lab. 🗓️3/13/2025 10:30-11:30AM 📍CU Anschutz - Hensel Phelps East #OvarianCancer #CUDRS

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Today, we hosted Dr. Lea to honor Carol Goldstein! Carol was passionate about ovarian cancer early detection and symptom screening! Dr. Lea discussing hereditary ovarian cancer risk. @tinaswish.bsky.social #CUAnschutz #WomensHealth #OvarianCancer

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CU Anschutz OB-GYN @cuobgynedu.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

🌸 Celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth🌸 OCIG honors Dr. Nicole Marjon, MD, PhD an ovarian cancer researcher at #CUMedicine & recipient of the 2024 OCRA Early Career Investigator Grant. She focuses on reprogramming the immune microenvironment of high-grade serous carcinoma (HGSC) & new cancer treatments.

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

STEM Poster Day at the Capitol – Today (3/11/2025) Join CU Anschutz scientists from fields such as cancer research, biology, biochemistry, neurology, and transportation as they showcase their groundbreaking work at the Colorado State Capitol. #CUAnschutz #CUResearch www.denver.org/event/stem-p...

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STEM Poster Day at the Capitol

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with scientists from across Colorado and discover the cutting-edge STEM research happening right here in our state! This engaging, jargon-free event is p...

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CU Gynecologic Oncology Research @cugynonc.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Welcome to the University of Colorado's Gyn Oncology research account, including the Division of Reproductive Sciences (DRS) & Gynecologic Oncology, as well as our Gyn Oncology research collaborators! Stay updated on research in GynOnc and women's health. #GynOnc #CUDRS #CUAnschutz #WomensHealth

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