Ovarian cancer ‘invasion cells’ identified

By Hudson Institute communications

Highly mobile, invasive ovarian cancer cells called ‘leader cells’ have been identified as leading the attack on healthy tissue.

Feature video | Dr Maree Bilandzic explains this pivotal discovery, published in Cancers, and the significance of leader cells in finding more effective therapies for ovarian cancer.

Collaborators | Monash University, Bruker Biosciences Pty Ltd, Monash Health, RMIT University

Funders | Contributing to Australian Scholarship in Science (CASS) foundation, Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Victorian Government’s Operational Infrastructure Support Program

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