September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In women age 35-74, ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths.
An estimated one woman in 58 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime. The
American Cancer Society estimates that in 2008, there will be 21,650 new cases of
ovarian cancer and 15,520 women will die from ovarian cancer.
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is dedicated to raising awareness and
increasing education about ovarian cancer. Established in 1995, the organization is
committed to improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with this cancer.
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BioHistory Moment
Why is there a life science industry in Kentucky? Is the industry
growing? What do other states have?
Through Kentucky BioHistory, you can learn about the scientists,
institutions, political leaders, and significant events that have shaped and are still shaping
the biotechnology, medical device and life science industry in Kentucky.
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BioEvolution Posters
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It's a Small World
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Burkholderia Cepacia
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Science Quote
"It is not the possession of truth, but the success which attends the seeking after it, that enriches the seeker and brings happiness to him."
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Max Planck, German physicist, (Nobel Laureate, 1918)
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The Research Park/BioVentures Center, also known as the University of Iowa’s Oakdale Campus, is conveniently located on
Highway 965 near Interstates 80 and 380 and U.S. Highways 16 and 218. The Park is in the fast-growing
community of Coralville, about 10 minutes from the main UI campus of Iowa City, 15 minutes from commercial
airlines at the Eastern Iowa Regional Airport in Cedar Rapids and 10 minutes from charter and corporate aircraft
at the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
