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Tackling ovarian cancer's "silent killer" reputation through advanced risk assessment and early detection across Europe 🧬

💻 Website: https://disarm-project.eu/
🎥 DISARM Interview Series – Episode 3

We spoke with Fatima Vaz on IPOLisboa’s role in DISARM, her expertise as a medical oncologist, and the innovative technologies being tested as part of the project.

🎬 Watch: youtu.be/Hpjs6EqzfdE

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DISARM Interview Series - Fátima Vaz
YouTube video by DISARM EU
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 9:55 AM
🎥 Our second DISARM interview video is live!

In this video, Laura Caretto of EVITA discusses her role in the project, the project's Citizen Awareness Campaign, and what she is most excited about as DISARM moves forward.

🎬 Watch the interview here: youtu.be/i3pRl4qngjY?...

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DISARM Interview Series - Laura Caretto, EVITA
YouTube video by DISARM EU
youtu.be
January 6, 2026 at 9:48 AM
🎁 It’s time to unwrap our Christmas present!

The official DISARM project website is now live — bringing together our mission, partners & progress in one place.

🔗 Visit: Home | disarm-project.eu

#HaDEA #CancerMission
December 19, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🎅 An early holiday surprise…

The DISARM project’s official website is launching very soon, bringing together all our project information, project partners, and updates in one place.

Stay tuned — the wrapping is coming off shortly! 🎁

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December 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Our partner, the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition, has released the first findings of the Every Woman Study: LMIC Edition — revealing critical disparities in awareness, diagnosis, and access to care for the majority of women worldwide living with ovarian cancer 📄

www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Experiences of women with ovarian cancer in 22 low-income and middle-income countries (Every Woman Study LMICs): a cross-sectional study
We have identified factors associated with ovarian cancer knowledge, experiences, and outcomes across LMICs, which could inform policy and the development of interventions to improve patient care. Giv...
www.thelancet.com
December 12, 2025 at 9:57 AM
📄 We're proud to share that Jens Eriksson, a DISARM partner with VOC Diagnostics, co-authored a study showing ML-driven VOC analysis can detect ovarian & endometrial cancer with high accuracy - even early. Includes refinements for DISARM’s OVA-VOC assay.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Machine learning-enhanced gas sensor technology identifies ovarian and endometrial cancer of all stages through plasma volatile organic compound patterns
Ovarian cancer presents with non-specific symptoms that make early diagnosis challenging and the prognosis poor. Ovarian and endometrial cancers exhib…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We’re pleased to share that Zdenek Kleibl of @charlesuni.cuni.cz took part in the 2025 CSBMB Annual Symposium in Nanchang, China (23–26 Oct).

He also presented the DISARM project, sharing its goals and research with an international audience.

📸 Photos below!

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December 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🎥 Our first DISARM interview is live!

The video features Clara MacKay, CEO of the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition, who shares her role in the project & what excites her most about DISARM’s mission to advance early detection.

Watch here 👇

youtube.com/watch?v=Iwn7vzSuRZA&feature=youtu.be
DISARM Interview Series - Clara McKay, World Ovarian Cancer Coalition
YouTube video by DISARM EU
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We were thrilled to present the DISARM project at IPO Lisbon on 31st October! 🎉

If you weren’t able to attend but want to learn more, please feel free to contact the Communication and Dissemination Manager, Ben Moore, at [email protected]

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On October 31, the DISARM project will be presented at the IPO Lisbon Research Meeting, introducing a major step forward in the early detection of ovarian cancer.

✍️Sign up here: lnkd.in/dTfRAinJ

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November 13, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We are proud to share that the @cancerletter.com has featured the first press release from DISARM 📰

A big thank you to them for helping spread word of our project that aims to advance early detection & risk assessment for ovarian cancer 💙

#HaDEA #CancerMission

cancerletter.com/clinical-rou...
EU launches DISARM project to tackle ovarian cancer risk and early detection - The Cancer Letter
The European Union, in coordination with the European Health and Digital Executive Agency, has launched DISARM, a Horizon Europe Innovation Action project that brings together 28 partners from 12 coun...
cancerletter.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
On October 31, the DISARM project will be presented at the IPO Lisbon Research Meeting, introducing a major step forward in the early detection of ovarian cancer.

✍️Sign up here: lnkd.in/dTfRAinJ

#HaDEA #CancerMission
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We’re proud to share that ecancer, a leading oncology education platform, has featured the first press release from DISARM — our EU-funded project focused on improving risk assessment and early detection in ovarian cancer 📰

#HaDEA #CancerMission

ecancer.org/en/news/2717...
New cancer mission project DISARM emphasises risk assessment and early detection of ovarian cancer - ecancer
Often referred to as a 'silent killer', ovarian cancer is the most lethal of female cancers. Issues of late detection and poor survival rates continu
ecancer.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The DISARM project was recently featured on Portugal’s national TV channel RTP, highlighting efforts to improve early detection of ovarian cancer. 💙

Watch the full piece here 👇

www.rtp.pt/noticias/pai...
IPO integra estudo europeu para rastrear cancro do ovário
Este é um dos cancros mais agressivos e quando detetado encontra-se normalmente numa fase muito avançada.
www.rtp.pt
October 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Exciting news! 📰

The DISARM project has been featured by the Greek outlet Dnews, highlighting the importance of early detection, risk assessment, and smart digital tools for tacking ovarian cancer 💙

www.dnews.gr/eidhseis/sci...
Δεκατρία εκατομμύρια ευρώ σε ερευνητές για να «αφοπλίσουν» τον καρκίνο των ωοθηκών - Dnews
Έλληνες επιστήμονες από το ΕΜΠ συντονίζουν το νέο ευρωπαϊκό έργο DISARM με προϋπολογισμό 13 εκατομμυρίων ευρώ, για την έγκαιρη ανίχνευση και την εκτίμηση κινδύνου του καρκίνου των ωοθηκών. Όχι μία, όχ...
www.dnews.gr
October 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Go behind the scenes of the DISARM project’s official kick-off meeting in Athens! 🎬

See the collaboration, energy, and shared commitment driving our mission to transform ovarian cancer risk assessment and early detection 💙

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvrm...
DISARM Kick-off Meeting - Behind the Scenes
YouTube video by DISARM EU
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October 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
That’s a wrap on the #DISARM kick-off in Athens!

2 days of collaboration, keynotes & big ideas:
🏛️ Ovarian cancer socioececonomic burden & the CanRisk tool
🔬 Liquid biopsy & clinical studies
🧬 PRS adaptation
👥 Citizen awareness & Platforms

An Exciting journey ahead , thank you to all partners! 💙
October 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Day 2 of the #DISARM kick-off in Athens! 🏛️

We open with a keynote from Prof. Antonis Antoniou (University of Cambridge) on the CanRisk tool.

Today’s agenda: risk assessment in clinical studies, citizen awareness, strategies for adapting PRS to national populations and more!
October 3, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Day 1 of the #DISARM kick-off is complete! 🚀

This afternoon, partners aligned on clinical protocols and explored opportunities for policy development.

More updates coming tomorrow, stay tuned!
October 3, 2025 at 6:01 AM
A busy and engaging morning here in Athens, with an insightful keynote presentation from Clara MacKay on the socioeconomic burden of ovarian cancer 📰

This was followed by a fruitful discussion on liquid biopsy detection from our partners UNRF 👨‍🏫

Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!
October 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
καλημέρα από Αθήνα 🇬🇷

This morning our Project Partners have gathered in Greece for the Disarm kick off meeting.

This morning's highlight is a keynote presentation from the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition on ‘The Socioeconomic Burden of Ovarian Cancer’. ⚕️

➡️ Follow for more updates!
October 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
The DISARM consortium is looking forward to meeting in Athens on 2–3 October for our official kick-off! 🇬🇷

We’re bringing partners together from across Europe to set the stage for advancing ovarian cancer risk assessment & early detection 🧬

Stay tuned for updates from Athens!
September 29, 2025 at 8:14 AM
We’re excited to see a piece on DISARM featured with
@imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social's Imperial News, showcasing our mission to tackle ovarian cancer through better risk assessment and early detection 📰

🔗 Read the full feature here:

www.imperial.ac.uk/news/268373/...
Imperial forms part of the EU's DISARM project to tackle ovarian cancer | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Researchers from Imperial are part of a major new EU-funded initiative to improve risk assessment and early detection of ovarian cancer.
www.imperial.ac.uk
September 26, 2025 at 8:44 AM
A huge thanks to the @ec.europa.eu for spotlighting the launch of DISARM in their European Cancer Mission Implementation newsletter! 📰

It was wonderful to be featured alongside so many amazing projects under the EU's Cancer Mission 💙

ec.europa.eu/newsroom/rtd...
European Cancer Mission Implementation Newsletter
ec.europa.eu
September 25, 2025 at 8:49 AM
What a team! 📸

On Monday, the DISARM consortium held a pre–kick-off online meeting to align on admin, financial & work package details, setting a strong base before our in-person kick-off in Athens next month. 🇬🇷

Stay tuned for more from our kick-off!

#HorizonEurope #OvarianCancer
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM