Global Consortium and Microsoft Launch $1M AI Grant for Ovarian Cancer Research
Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium has partnered with Microsoft to launch a $1 million AI Accelerator Grant, as announced in a press release. This initiative, supported by an additional $1 million in compute resources from Microsoft's AI for Good Lab, aims to address the global challenge of improving ovarian cancer survival rates.
The Consortium, which includes leading ovarian cancer research organizations from the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, seeks to harness AI technology to drive breakthroughs in ovarian cancer research. Each year, 324,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer globally, with 207,000 succumbing to the disease. The grant is designed to encourage innovative AI-powered research that could lead to earlier detection and better treatment options.
Microsoft's contribution includes up to $1 million in Azure compute credits, enabling researchers to accelerate their work. The initiative calls for international collaboration, with research teams required to include representatives from each of the four countries involved in the Consortium. This effort marks a significant step in leveraging AI to combat one of the most urgent women's health challenges today.
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