Bluegrass Ovarian Cancer Support, Inc.
19 March Monthly Support Meeting
We will have our monthly support group meeting on 3/19 at 7pm ET via Zoom. Presentation title: Clinical Trials 101. Our speaker will be Lauren Higgins, Clinical Research Coordinator, Oncology Research Office, Baptist Health Lexington.
Lauren received her bachelors in Bioengineering from The University of Louisville J.B. School of Engineering in 2019. During her undergrad, her research career started under the direction of Dr. Steven Jones at The Department of Molecular Cardiology where she performed studies by examining tissue under a microscope to assist in the development of knowledge in ventricular function.
Lauren has been with Baptist Health Cancer Center for 5 years. With her research experience, Lauren assisted in restructuring the gynecologic oncology research program at Baptist Health Lexington to help advance opportunities for her patients by coordinating over 20 trials. Most recently, Lauren has worked directly with physicians by conducting quality research and boosting patient participation in clinical trials.
Lauren currently lives in her hometown of Lexington, Kentucky. In her free time, she enjoys new adventures and attending sports games with her family and friends. Her charitable interests center primarily on helping impoverished people protecting the environment.
Please contact Rose Lewis for the Zoom link, if you are not on our mailing list. roselewis342@gmail.com
Annual Celebration Luncheon 2025
28 September we will gather with friends, family and caregivers, and community partners to celebrate survivors including those in treatment for ovarian or gynecologic cancer. We remembere those we lost during the year. At the luncheon, we recognize healthcare providers and others who support patients and survivors. Mark your calendar for checkin at 12:30 at Origin Hotel, The Summit, Lexington.
Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancers Risk Factors
Learn about risk factors from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance