The Laughlin Family Foundation Partners with The Foundation for Women’s Cancer to Fund a Young Investigators Research Grant on High Grade Uterine Cancer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 13, 2024 – The Laughlin Family Foundation partners with The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC) to fund a young investigators research grant with a focus on high grade uterine cancer. This grant, which was awarded to Dr. Nikita Sinha, MD of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, will explore the impact of race and the uterine / gut biome on the progression and treatment of endometrial cancer.

“We are excited and thankful for Dr. Sinha, who believes in our same mission to help see an end to these deadly diseases that are affecting women worldwide,” said Linda Laughlin.
”We believe that research saves lives, and trust that the very valuable work that Dr. Sinha is doing will lead to better outcomes for women diagnosed with endometrial cancer.”

“I am incredibly grateful for the funding and support for our research project investigating the association between race and the microbiome in patients with endometrial cancer receiving immunotherapy,” said Dr. Sinha. “With the generous grant, we’ll be able to better understand and address racial disparities in patients with endometrial cancer.”

Photo L to R: Courtney Laughlin, Dr. Nikita Sinha, Linda Laughlin at the Foundation for Women’s Cancer Awards Reception in San Diego, March 2024

Endometrial cancer is one of the only malignancies on the rise in both incidence and mortality, and it on track to become the deadliest gynecologic cancer this year. Due to the lack of funding, research, and information on endometrial cancer, patients are left with few treatment options and poor outcomes.

Check out the following video to learn more and hear from Dr. Nikita Sinha on the importance of this research grant: