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How Mistreatment and Misdiagnosis Led a UC Davis Researcher to Study Ovarian Cancer

  • by Greg Watry
  • May 14, 2026
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When her ovarian tumor symptoms were misdiagnosed, UC Davis researcher Elizabeth Neumann trusted her instincts and it changed the course of her work. Now, she’s using advanced imaging and mass spectrometry to improve early detection of ovarian cancer, while also speaking out about the challenges women face in healthcare.
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