Differences in Serum miRNA Profiles by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status: Implications for Developing an Equitable Ovarian Cancer Screening Test.

Stephanie Alimena Briana Joy K Stephenson James W Webber Laura Wollborn Chad B Sussman Daniel George Packard Marta M Williams Cameron Elizabeth Comrie Joyce Y Wang Tahireh Markert Julia Spiegel Carmen B Rodriguez Maya Lightfoot Amia Graye Sean O'Connor Kevin Meyer Elias

Published in: Cancer prevention research (Philadelphia, Pa.) (2024)

This study aimed to understand factors affecting miRNA expression, to ensure we create equitable screening tests for ovarian cancer that perform well in diverse populations. The goal is to ensure that we are detecting ovarian cancer cases earlier (secondary prevention) in women of all races, ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic means.

Keyphrases

poor prognosis
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
genetic diversity