Be Informed. Be Engaged. Be Empowered.
Together We Ovarcome.
Our 14th Annual Conference OVARCOMING CANCER will be hosted
Virtually on Thursday, September 17, 2026 and
In-person & Via Live Stream on Friday, September 18, 2026
Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027
The informational and educational presentations will be ONLINE on Education Day 1 on September 17 and Education Day 2 presentations on September 18 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, ask, share and mingle. TOGETHER, We Ovarcome!
You are cordially invited to join us for our 14th Annual Conference, Ovarcoming Cancer – VIRTUALLY and in-person. As a Survivor, Caregiver, Medical Professional, Friend or Family, we promise you will be greatly inspired. Learn from the world-renowned experts on topics of greatest importance in the ovarian and gynecologic 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.
Watch this video and start making your plans to attend. We will see you on September 18-19, 2025!
| Thursday, Sept 17 | Morning |
| 9:50 AM | Check-in Location: Zoom Digital Corridors |
| 10:00 AM | Welcome Remarks & Progress Updates Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO |
| Thursday, Sept 17 | Sessions |
| 10:15 AM | From Scan to Strategy: How Imaging Guides Surgery and Treatment in Ovarian Cancer Speaker(s): Dr. Priya Bhosale & Dr. Aaron Shafer Professor, Radiology and Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 10:40 AM | Rare Ovarian Cancers: Progress, Advances & Hope Ahead Speaker: Dr. Brian Slomovitz Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Mount Sinai Medical Center |
| 11:05 AM |
Platinum Rechallenge in Ovarian Cancer: When, Why, & What to Expect Speaker: Dr. Robert Coleman Chief Medical Officer Vanium Group, Gynecologic Oncologist, Texas Oncology |
| 11:30 AM | Morning Session: Panel Discussion |
| 11:45 AM | Lunch & Mingling Break |
| 12:05 PM | Precision Medicine, Targeted Therapies & Clinical Trials in Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Joyce Liu Director, Clinical Research in Gynecologic Oncology, Dana Farber Cancer Center |
| 12:30 PM | Risk to Relief: Advances in Lymphedema Treatment & Management in Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Edward Chang Professor, Plastic Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 12:55 PM | Inherited Risk, Informed Choices: Genetics & Prevention in Gynecologic Cancer Speaker: Dr. Karen Lu Physician in Chief, Moffitt Cancer Center |
| 1:20 PM | Food, Fitness, Feelings: The Science of Better Living through Ovarcoming Speaker: Dr. Tracy Crane Director, Lifestyle Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
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Break & Refresh |
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| 1:45 PM |
Afternoon Session: Panel Discussion |
| 2:00 PM | Ovarcomer Celebrations, Giveaways, Networking & More! |
Day 2 Agenda for OVARCOMING CANCER
| Friday, Sept 18 | |
| 10:00 AM | Registration & Check-in |
| 10:30 AM | Welcome Remarks & Progress Updates Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO |
| Friday, Sept 18 | Sessions |
| 10:50 AM | From Search to Support: How to Safely use AI in Medical Care & Ovarcoming Speaker: Dr. Behrouz Zand Gynecologic Oncologist, Houston Methodist Cancer Center |
| 11:25 AM | From Diagnosis to Quality of Life: Treatment & Supportive Care Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Nugent Associate Professor, UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School |
| 12:00 PM | Metabolic Health, GLP-1s, and the Future of Gynecologic Cancer Speaker: Dr. Aparna Kamat Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Houston Methodist Cancer Center |
| 12:35 PM | Lunch & Mingling Break |
| 01:05 PM |
Engineering Hope: Novel Immunotherapy Trials in Ovarian Cancer Speaker(s): Dr. Amir Jazaeri & Dr. Omid Veiseh Dr. Amir Jazaeri: Director, Gynecologic Oncology Immunotherapy, MD Anderson Cancer Center Dr. Omid Veiseh: Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Rice University |
| 01:40 PM | Ovarcomer Inspiration & Mission Moment Speaker: TBA |
| 2:00 PM | Ovarcomer Celebrations, & Giveaways |
| 02:30 PM | Adjourn |
Travel Details:
Ovarcome’s 14th Annual Conference will be hosted virtually as well as in person. On September 17, join us virtually from where you are – travel from your couch to the table, to the bed, to the backyard to catch all sessions. All seats are BEST seats in the house! Be comfortable, be safe. We will get the information to YOUR door. Please send us your pictures while you watch with us – we would love to see you all in your TEAL PRIDE!
September 18 will be in-person at the Briar Club, Houston. The day will also be streamed live to our national and global followers.
REGISTER FOR OVARCOMING CANCER:
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!
Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions:
- How can I register for the conference?
All registrations are online. Please follow the link to reserve your spot today. Registration for all OVARCOMERS is 100% free. If you are a Caregiver or a Supporter, you can follow the specific registration link to register. Registrations are now open until a few days prior to the conference.
- My company or I would like to support the conference. 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 conference space.
- I am excited to be participating. What do I need to do?
Simply, just sign up! There is no travel required this year if you are joining us for our virtual sessions on September 17 – isn’t that wonderful!
We will get together in-person on day 2, Friday September 18, for mingling, sharing, and celebrating 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! Day 2 will also be streamed to our followers nationally and globally.
Sport your TEAL and join us for 2 days of learning, mingling, and celebrating. 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.
- 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 the conference – 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 Ovarcoming Cancer!
For more information on our sponsorship opportunities, please reach us at info@ovarcome.org
Ovarcome’s Global Conference brings together world renowned experts to discuss and share the latest & greatest advances in ovarian cancer. It is a one-day conference 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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