What We Do
We believe research and education must work in tandem to fulfill our vision of women living longer and healthier lives because cancers are prevented, caught early, or cured.
Our Mission
To improve women’s health by helping them prevent, detect early, and survive ovarian and breast cancer.
We do this by:
- Investing in cutting-edge research to prevent, detect,
and cure ovarian cancer, a deadly and under funded
disease. - Educating women to prevent and detect ovarian and
breast cancer as early as possible. - Fostering an ever growing community of survivors,
patients, researchers, clinicians, advocates, and
supporters.
Our Vision
Here’s how we’re accomplishing our mission:
Funding ovarian cancer research
Since 1996, the Rivkin Center has served as a catalyst for research by funding the best ideas from all over the world. We provide seed funding to develop innovative ideas and cultivate a strong ovarian cancer workforce.
4 types of grants
16 grants funded on average
1.4 Million
8.5x Return on Investment
Educating individuals on ovarian and breast health
Since 2016, the Rivkin Center has been educating individuals on ovarian and breast health so every woman knows her body, knows the signs and symptoms of these two diseases, and can advocate for her health.
272 education parties
40% of programming
14 campus ambassadors
95% of attendees
Dr. Saul Rivkin’s vision to cure ovarian cancer in his lifetime