Edward Pavlik

Edward Pavlik, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Ovarian Screening Research Program and Organizing Editor for In The Know, a monthly literature compilation in Gynecologic Oncology.

• Education: PhD from University of Tennessee, Knoxville; NCI Public Health Service Fellowship at University of Illinois

Dr. Pavlik's research focuses on Ovarian Cancer Screening, emphasizing factors affecting screening accuracy, transvaginal ultrasonography, and early-stage disease detection. His work spans Medical Oncology and Diagnostic Imaging, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications.

His recent publications (2017–2024) explore ovarian cancer screening effectiveness, ultrasonography advancements, and medical guidelines for adnexal masses, appearing in journals like Obstetrics & Gynecology and J Clinical Oncology.

Scientific Awards:

• NCI Public Health Service Fellowship

Dr. Pavlik actively mentors summer research interns from institutions like Denison University and Penn State, and serves on PhD dissertation committees. He lectures on cancer screening in the course PHA/MI/MED616 and has received funding from NCI, ACS, and VA.