“Scientists came to share, collaborate, and change the future of ovarian cancer research.” World-class researchers and rising stars in ovarian cancer research came together this past weekend for the Rivkin Center’s 15th Biennial Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium in the Seattle area. The goal: advance knowledge and shape the future of treatment and prevention – and get […]
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September marks ovarian cancer awareness month, a time to spotlight a disease that affects thousands of women each year. This month is an opportunity to educate the public about ovarian cancer, support those affected, and push for critical research funding. Although informally recognized for decades, the Biden administration officially declared September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness […]
Read MoreThe Rivkin Center has awarded Dr. Zachary Watson, PhD, assistant professor atUniversity of Colorado School of Medicine, a $75,000 grant to investigate the development of ovariancancer in post-menopausal women. Rivkin Center Pilot Study Awards fund novel, innovative ideas thatare in the early stages of discovery. About his research: Dr. Watson will investigate a potential driver […]
Read MoreResearch to help fast-track new treatment for low-grade serous ovarian cancer Seattle, WA – The Rivkin Center has awarded Dr. Utthara Nayar, PhD, associate professor at theJohns Hopkins University’s Bloomberg School of Health, a $75,000 grant to help her fast-track clinicaltesting of a new treatment for ovarian cancer. Rivkin Center Pilot Study Awards fund novel, […]
Read MoreScientific awards also given to researchers at Johns Hopkins University and University of Colorado Seattle, WA – In a bold move for ovarian cancer research in Washington state, the Rivkin Center forOvarian Cancer Research, in partnership with the state’s Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE)Fund, announced today the 2024 recipients of the new Rivkin Center/CARE […]
Read MoreFunds to support innovation and answers in WA state research institutions Sept. 21, 2023 For Immediate Release Molly O’Connor, CEO(206) 490-0878; molly.oconnor@rivkin.org SEATTLE – Washington state ovarian cancer researchers will have an extra $1M in grant funding over the next two years thanks to a pioneering public-private partnership between the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer […]
Read MoreThe Rivkin Center is pleased to add three new board members to its board of directors. These board members bring a wealth of experience, both healthcare-related as well as fundraising, to the board and have hit the ground running in support of the Rivkin Center’s mission. Amy P. Sing, M.D. Dr. Amy P. Sing has […]
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To say that a cure for ovarian cancer, or any cancer for that matter, is the “holy grail” of cancer research is like saying the sky is blue. We all know a cure is the goal. If a cure is the goal, then improved detection, new prevention methods, and new treatments are the low-hanging fruit. […]
Read MoreThe Rivkin Center is proud to announce that we have awarded $540,000 in ovarian cancer research grants to six scientists from the US and abroad. While the pandemic continues to create challenges for small nonprofits, the Rivkin Center is thankful to our community of supporters who give us the ability to fund critical, life-saving research. […]
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The serious Covid-19 pandemic has raised our concern about personal safety and health. Early on, we got solid advice about physical distancing, hand washing, and wearing masks. Then the vaccine arrived. Wisely, many have been vaccinated, even boosted. Great! Still, we’ve been cautioned about other activities from gathering with small groups and dining in public […]
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To remind people about the signs and symptoms of breast and ovarian cancer and give them tools to be fierce advocates for their own health, the Rivkin Center has launched www.rivkin.org/awareness. Visitors can assess their risk for getting breast and ovarian cancer using a free and simple risk calculator and sign up to learn more about breast and ovarian cancer during a fun, frank and fear-free 45-minute virtual education workshop on either Sept. 29 or Oct. 20, 2021.
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Meet Molly O’Connor, the incoming executive director of the Rivkin Center.
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