The Real Deal: Leadership, Mentorship & Advocacy in Gynecologic Oncology
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of all our patients with gynecologic malignancies, our missions at UVA and our teams, we are bringing together trailblazers in the field of gynecologic oncology to discuss equity, leadership, and mentorship to advance research, advocacy, and excellence in patient care. Our goal is that our conversations will innovate and enhance education, clinical care, research, and equity.
Pinn Hall Conference Center, UVA School of Medicine
While the event is in person, if you are unable to attend, we are happy to accommodate you virtually. Please RSVP below to receive the virtual meeting login details.
This year we are thrilled to announce that four past, current and future presidents of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology will be presenting on topics that are critical at this juncture in gynecologic oncology:
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S. Diane Yamada, MD
Joseph Bolivar DeLee Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Section Chief for Gynecologic Oncology
University of Chicago Medicine
SGO President 2021-2022
Leadership – developing a mentorship and professional development pipeline
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Stephanie V. Blank, MD
Director, Gynecologic Oncology
Mount Sinai Health System
Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Associate Director, Women’s Cancers
Tisch Cancer Institute
Director, Women’s Cancer Program
Blavatnik Family – Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai
SGO President 2022-2023
Gender equity in medicine
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Angeles Alvarez Secord, MD, MHSc
Professor, Division of Gynecologic Oncology
Director of Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Trials
Associate Director of Clinical Research
Gynecology Oncology
Duke Cancer Institute/Duke University Medical Center
SGO President, 2023-2024
Clinical trials and building consortiums
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Amanda Nickles Fader, MD
Professor, Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center
Vice Chair of Gynecologic Surgical Operations and Director of the Center for Rare Gynecologic Cancers,
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Associate Editor, Gynecologic Oncology
SGO President-Elect
Health equity, equality, and disparities: How do we create sustainable change to narrow the gaps?
While the incidence and mortality of many cancers is declining throughout the world, this is not the case for many gynecologic malignancies. While HPV vaccination, prophylactic surgery, improvements in the availability of genetic testing, and increased numbers of novel therapies are all making a significant difference, there remain significant disparities and there is insufficient research funding. By bringing together leaders in our field, we hope to generate dialogue about how to create and maximize the sustainability of women in medicine, increase research funding and improve the outcomes of the patients we serve.