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Project: Understanding and treating uterine fibroids

Investigators: Julie Kim, PhDInstitution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Clinical Challenge Uterine fibroids affect most women during their lifetime and remain a leading cause of hysterectomy. Despite their prevalence... read more →

February 18, 2026
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Future Funding Need, Scientific Discovery

Project: Investigating MED12 Mutations and Thyroid Hormone Signaling in Uterine Smooth Muscle Tumors

Investigators: Serdar E. Bulun, MD; Ping Yin, MD, PhD;Institution: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Clinical Challenge Uterine smooth muscle tumors include both benign fibroids and malignant leiomyosarcomas, which often... read more →

February 18, 2026
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Future Funding Need, Scientific Discovery

Developing Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA)-Based Early Detection for Leiomyosarcoma (LMS)

Investigators: Brian D. Crompton, MD, PhD; Suzanne George, MDInstitution: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Challenge Uterine leiomyosarcoma are rare, highly aggressive malignancies that can mimic benign fibroids. Because... read more →

Genomic & Clinical Analysis of Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) via the Count Me In LMS project

Lead Investigators: Suzanne George, MD; Katherine Janeway, MDInstitution: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Broad Institute Clinical Challenge Leiomyosarcoma is a rare, aggressive smooth-muscle cancer with limited datasets, slowing discovery of biomarkers and... read more →

January 13, 2026
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Early Detection, Future Funding Need, Scientific Discovery

Advancing MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy for Gynecologic Cancers

DFF supports pioneering MRI-guided radiation therapy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital providing alternative options for invasive procedures with real-time precision.This approach reduces patient burden today and lays the foundation for... read more →

January 13, 2026
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Innovative Clinical Studies, Ongoing Work

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About admin

Project: Understanding and treating uterine fibroids

Project: Investigating MED12 Mutations and Thyroid Hormone Signaling in Uterine Smooth Muscle Tumors

Developing Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA)-Based Early Detection for Leiomyosarcoma (LMS)

Genomic & Clinical Analysis of Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) via the Count Me In LMS project

Advancing MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy for Gynecologic Cancers

Improving Diagnostic Techniques to Distinguish Uterine Sarcomas from Leiomyomas

Exploring Genes and Pathways Transforming Benign Uterine Leiomyoma to Malignant Leiomyosarcoma

Advancing Education to Improve Outcomes for Women with Malignant Uterine Fibroids