ZEAL FOR TEAL Survivorship Empowerment Series - Ovarcoming Cancer, Celebrating Life

Knowledge Empowers. Knowledge Matters.
Knowledge here is free.

Our 15th Annual ZEAL FOR TEAL Survivorship Empowerment Series will be hosted
Virtually on Thursday, March 19 and
In-person & Via Live Stream on Friday, March 20, 2026
Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, TX 77027

The informational and educational presentations will be ONLINE on Education Day 1 on March 19 and Education Day 2 presentations on March 20 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 19-20, 2026!

Thursday, March 19 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 19	Sessions
10:15 AM	Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer – how to Ovarcome it Speaker: Dr. Alexandar Olawaiye Director of Gynecologic Cancer Research, Magee Women’s Hospital, UPMC
10:40 AM	Innovations in Ovarian Cancer via Clinical Trials Speaker: Dr. Angeles Secord Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, Duke Cancer Institute
11:05 AM	Tomorrow’s therapies today in Gynecologic Cancer Speaker: Dr. David O’Malley Director, Gynecologic Oncology, OSUCCC – James
11:30 AM	Morning Session: Panel Discussion
11:45 AM	Lunch & Mingling Break
12:05 PM	Intercellular Communication in Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Emil Lou Professor of Oncology, University of Minnesota
12:30 PM	Early Phase Research: New Frontiers in Gynecologic Oncology Speaker: Dr. Debra Richardson Chief of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Oklahoma
12:55 PM	New Advances in Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Rachel Grisham Section Head, Ovarian Cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1:20 PM	15 Ways to Improve Your Well Being and Ovarcoming Speaker: Dr. Lorenzo Cohen & Alison Jefferies Distinguished Professor, Clinical Cancer Prevention, MD Anderson Cancer Center
1:45 PM	Afternoon Session: Panel Discussion
2:00 PM	Ovarcomer Celebrations, Giveaways, & More!

Friday, March 20 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 20	Sessions
10:30 AM	Decoding Ovarian Cancer via Biomarkers Speaker: Dr. Jessica Floyd Gynecologic Oncologist, Houston Methodist Cancer Center
10:55 AM	Fertility & Sexual Health as Essential Care in Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Laura Detti Professor, OB-GYN, Baylor College of Medicine
11:20 AM	Managing the Financial Impact of Cancer Speaker: Terri Fiedler President of Retirement Services, Corebridge Financial
11:50 PM	Panel Discussion: All Speakers
12:00 PM	Lunch & Mingling Break
12:25 PM	What Patients Teach Us: Lessons from Decades in Gynecologic Oncology Speaker: Dr. Joseph Lucci Section Chief, Gynecologic Oncology, UT Physicians UT Health
12:50 PM	Supportive Care in Ovarian Cancer with Yoga & Integrative Medicine Speaker: Dr. Lois Ramondetta Professor, Gynecologic Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center
1:30 PM	Ovarcomer Inspiration & Mission Moment
1:45 PM	Reclaiming Mental Well-Being in Ovarian Cancer Speaker: Dr. Sangeeta Awasthi Oncology Psychiatrist, Memorial Hermann Health System
2:15 PM	Giveaways, Celebrations, ZEAL FOR TEAL!
2:30 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 (virtual attendees).

Travel Details:

Ovarcome’s 15^th ZEAL FOR TEAL Survivorship Empowerment Series will be hosted virtually as well as in person. On March 19, join us virtually from where you are. All seats are BEST seats in the house! Be comfortable. March 20 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!

Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How can I register for the event?

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.

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 19 – isn’t that wonderful!

What’s MORE? This year, we will get together in-person on day 2, Friday March 20, 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 Ovarcoming Cancer!

For more information on our sponsorship opportunities, please reach us at info@ovarcome.org

Ovarcome’s ZEAL FOR TEAL Global 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
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