
Why attend OCMF?
The Ovarian Cancer Midwest Focus (OCMF) Conference is now in its seventh year, and it serves as a powerful example of how collaboration across different fields can make a difference in the fight against ovarian cancer.
Starting at the University of Minnesota, this annual event has become an essential gathering for experts, advocates, and those impacted by cancer, bringing together voices from various disciplines.
With a focus on excellence, the OCMF Conference continues to expanded it's influence, adopting an interdisciplinary approach has become a driving force for advancing research, promoting collaboration, and raising awareness of cancer in the Midwest and beyond.
We are thrilled to have world renowned keynote speakers at the forefront of clinical and basic cancer-related research presenting this year. As it reaches its seventh year, the conference remains dedicated to improving outcomes for cancer patients through education, research, and community engagement. By embracing diverse perspectives and expertise, the OCMF Conference continues to push for progress in the fight against this challenging disease. We are fully committed to this cause and making a significant impact.
Est. 2019 at
University of Minnesota
7 Years
132 Talks Given
44 Abstracts Presented
261 Posters
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors & Exhibitors!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their invaluable support. Their commitment and generosity play a crucial role in helping us achieve our goals. Thank you for sponsoring OCMF 2024!
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Conference Planning Committee
Martina Bazzaro, PhD
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus


Ronny Drapkin, MD, PhD
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Andrew Godwin, PhD
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, KS

Gottfried E. Konecny, MD
University of California
Los Angeles
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Paola D. Vermeer, PhD
Sanford Research
Sioux Falls

Boris Winterhoff, MD
University of Minnesota
Twin Cities Campus