To make our goals a reality, we fund research in four key areas: uncovering the causes of gynae cancers, predicting a person’s risk of developing them, identifying how people can reduce their risk, and improving their detection and diagnosis.
In the UK, gynaecological cancers receive just 5% of cancer research funding (CRUK, 2021).
Eve is committed to bridging this gap.
We partner with leading researchers and universities in the UK and beyond who share our ambition of a world where all gynaecological cancers are prevented or detected at an early stage.
We fund world-class research from leaders in the field of gynae cancer, as well as support the next generation of researchers. Building up a strong community of scientists, now and for the future, all dedicated to preventing or earlier detecting gynaecological cancers.
Our research at a glance
Thanks to the generosity of all our wonderful supporters, since 2002 we have funded
42
research projects
£10M
into research
Find out more about what research we’re funding, the impact of our work, and how to get involved with driving progress.
Research projects
Find out more about the cutting-edge research your generous donations have helped fund.
Meet our researchers
Meet the researchers working tirelessly to save lives by trying to prevent or detect gynaecological cancers at an early stage.
Research impact
The research that you have supported has made a difference!
Research strategy
Prevention is better than cure.
Research policies
We fund research into the prevention and earlier detection of the five gynaecological cancers.
Open calls
Our Fellowship and small grants call are currently closed.
By supporting The Eve Appeal, you can play a vital role in driving forward research into gynae cancers.
Research news
Read how your support is making a difference.
Predict the risk of vulval cancer in lichen sclerosus
Third Rare Gynae Cancer Fund – we have awarded Dr Jason Yap from the University of Birmingham a grant to run a project to try and predict the risk of developing vulval cancer in women with lichen sclerosus.
Three new experts join Eve’s Research Advisory Committee
We are delighted to announce that The Eve Appeal has recruited three new research stars to its Research Advisory Committee- Dr Garth Funston, Professor Raji Ganesan and Professor Anne Lanceley.
New ‘DNA-methylation’ tests picks up more cervical cell changes
Today positive results of the first large-scale clinical trial with the WID-qCIN test have been published in Nature Medicine.
Change to guidelines around genetic testing and ovarian cancer
NICE have provided new guidelines around genetic testing and ovarian cancer, so now more people who may be at risk of carrying a cancer-causing gene alteration can get tested.
Vaping shown to cause similar DNA changes as smoking
New research was published which points towards vapes causing similar changes to cheek cells as smoking.