Knowledge Empowers. Knowledge Matters.
Knowledge here is free.
Our 14th Annual ZEAL FOR TEAL Survivorship Empowerment Series will be hosted
Virtually on Thursday, March 20 and
In-person & Via Live Stream on Friday, March 21, 2025
Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027
The informational and educational presentations will be ONLINE on Education Day 1 on March 20 and Education Day 2 presentations on March 21 will be in-person, also made available to our national and global followers via live stream. Save the Date, Mark Your Calendars, and JOIN US for 2 days of learning, mingling & Ovarcoming!
Learn the latest. Mingle with the best. TOGETHER, We Ovarcome!
As an Ovarcomer, Caregiver, Medical Professional, Friend or Family, we promise you will be greatly inspired. Learn from the global experts on topics of greatest importance in the ovarian cancer landscape, reunite virtually and in-person with your beloved Ovarcomer community, and make new friends. You will be filled with hope, inspiration, and the spirit to Ovarcome Together. We can’t wait to see you all!
We will see you on March 20 -21, 2025!
Thursday, March 20 Empowerment Day 1 |
All times in CST **Agenda and schedule subject to change |
9:50 AM | Check-in Location: Zoom Digital Corridors |
10:00 AM | Welcome Remarks & Progress Updates Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO |
Thursday, March 20 | Sessions |
10:15 AM | Promising Advances in Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Susana Banerjee Professor, The Institute of Cancer Research, London, UK |
10:40 AM | Latest in Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancers Speaker: Dr. Premal Thaker Chief of Gynecologic Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine |
11:05 AM |
New Surgical Advances in Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Dennis Chi Head of Ovarian Cancer Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center |
11:30 AM | LUNCH & MINGLING BREAK |
11:45 AM | Morning Session: Panel Discussion |
12:05 PM | 13 Things to Know About Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Nita Lee Associate Director, Community Engagement, University of Chicago Medicine |
12:30 PM | Groundbreaking CAR-T Cell Therapy in Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Monica Avila Gynecologic Oncologist, Moffitt Cancer Center |
12:55 PM | Genes and Biomarkers in Ovarian Cancer: What You Should Know Speaker: Dr. Barb Norquist Director, Breast & Ovarian Cancer Prevention Clinic, Fred Hutch |
1:20 PM | Innovative Clinical Trials in Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancers Speaker: Dr. Shannon Westin Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
1:45 PM | Afternoon Session: Panel Discussion |
2:00 PM |
Ovarcomer Celebrations, Giveaways, & More! |
Friday, March 21 Empowerment Day 2 |
All times in CST **Agenda and schedule subject to change |
10:00 AM | Check-in |
10:15 AM | Welcome Remarks & Progress Updates Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO |
Friday, March 22 | Sessions |
10:30 AM | Advances in Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Genetics Speaker: Dr. Julie Nangia Medical Director, Breast Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine Cancer Center |
10:55 AM | Managing and Restoring Mental Health: Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Alan Valentine Chair, Department of Psychiatry, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
11:20 AM |
Optimizing the Power of Nutrition in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Nicole Hodac Dietitian, Clinical Services, Texas Oncology |
11:50 PM | Panel Discussion: All Speakers |
12:00 PM | Lunch & Mingling Break |
12:25 PM |
Critical Role of Caregiving in Ovarcoming Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Aparna Kamat Section Chief, Gynecologic Oncology, Houston Methodist Cancer Center |
1:30 PM |
How I Embrace The Spirit of Ovarcoming Speaker: TBA Be Inspired. |
2:15 PM | Ovarcomer Inspiration, Games, Celebrations and Giveaways |
3:00 PM | Adjourn |
Register for ZEAL FOR TEAL Empowerment Series:
Please carefully review, scroll through and choose from available registration options for our 2 day event. Thank You! We look forward to Ovarcoming with you!
REGISTER FOR Zeal For Teal:
Sign Up for Zeal For Teal for two days filled with learning, mingling, HOPE and Ovarcoming! All registered Guests will receive the link to access the program for Empowerment Day 1 and Empowerment Day 2 (remote followers).
Travel Details:
Ovarcome’s 14th ZEAL FOR TEAL Survivorship Empowerment Series will be hosted virtually as well as in person. On March 20, join us virtually from where you are. All seats are BEST seats in the house! Be comfortable. March 21 will be in-person at the Briar Club, Houston. The program will also be streamed live to our all our national and global followers.
Cheers to Ovarcoming!
Please visit the link below to reserve your hotel with our Partner The Westin Oaks at Galleria, Houston. We look forward to seeing you virtually and actually! Book your group rate for Ovarcome Reception
Cheers to Ovarcoming Cancer!
2. My company or I would like to support ZEAL FOR TEAL. What are the opportunities available?
Thank you for your interest in supporting us! Several opportunities of sponsorships are available for you to support our conference. Together, we can Ovarcome. In maintaining fair participation, we request all participants to refrain from fundraising or solicitation activities within the premises and duration of the conference. Sponsors and Exhibitors may promote their products and services to the attendees. Any additional activities by the Sponsors must be discussed with Ovarcome and approved by our staff. All other attendees are requested not to engage in marketing of their products and services on the digital and physical conference space.3. I am excited to be participating. What do I need to do?
Simply, just sign up! There is no travel required if you are joining us for our virtual sessions on March 20 – isn’t that wonderful! What’s MORE? This year, we will get together in-person on day 2, Friday March 21, for mingling, sharing, and celebrating SURVIVORSHIP and OVARCOMING! You will have the opportunity to visit with our Partners & Exhibitors, enjoy good food and great company, ask questions of our Experts, make memories, and come together to OVARCOME! We will also stream the program live. Join us for 2 days of learning, mingling, and Ovarcoming. Please ensure ZOOM is installed on to your device – we recommend logging in from your laptop/desktop for best viewing experience. We will be sending detailed instructions periodically, to all our registered attendees.4. What is TEAL TALK DAY?
Great question! Ovarcome founded Teal Talk Day to raise awareness on ovarian cancer and to encourage everyone to talk about it. With no screening currently available, Ovarcome wants you to be on top of symptoms – be empowered. You can help save a life! Ovarcome is celebrating their service to the ovarian cancer community by starting this national and global movement to talk about ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is a Silent Disease – but Ovarcome encourages you to be VOCAL about it! In the absence of a screening test, knowledge and awareness are the best ways to empower women and families. Teal Talk Day brings that knowledge and awareness to you. The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared Teal Talk Day to be observed annually on September 23 beginning in 2017. We will be celebrating our Ovarcomers virtually and in person at ZEAL FOR TEAL – get ready for some tealicious fun, and inspiration! Wear your BEST TEAL and sparkle with hope, love and camaraderie. TOGETHER, We Can Ovarcome!Become A Sponsor of ZEAL FOR TEAL!
For more information on our sponsorship opportunities, please reach us at info@ovarcome.org Ovarcome’s National Survivorship Empowerment Series brings together world renowned experts to discuss and share the latest & greatest advances in ovarian cancer. It is a two-day program packed with information and with the opportunity to learn from the greatest experts. At this event, your support will be instrumental in helping raise awareness, bringing forth treatment options, and exhibiting your commitment to the ovarian cancer community.WITH OVARCOME, YOU CAN: EDUCATE. EMPOWER. ENGAGE.
- Raise awareness. SAVE LIVES
- Visibly demonstrate your leadership in the OVARIAN community and your commitment to the cause by connecting with the survivors, providers, researchers, caregivers & decision makers by supporting our month-long initiatives to #OvarcomeTogether
- Align your brand with Ovarcome working in differentiated space of direct patient support programs
- Create positive PR opportunities, increase brand profile and credibility, gain access to new audiences, achieve your corporate social responsibility objectives, engage with a differentiated leading organization, gain access to our experience and experts, and support our moving, deserving, and powerful cause
- Support and Sponsor our GLOBAL TEAL TALK DAY month-long awareness initiatives. Increase your Social Media Audience Reach nationally and internationally via co-branding opportunities with Ovarcome
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