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About the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research


Marsha Rivkin
1943-1993
   The mission of the Marsha Rivkin Center is to save lives and reduce suffering through improved treatment, early detection, and prevention of ovarian cancer. The Marsha Rivkin Center is working to accomplish this mission by:

In a joint sponsorship by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and Swedish Medical Center, the Marsha Rivkin Center is the focus for convening local scientists and coordinating screening of women at risk for ovarian cancer. This unique partnership enables scientists and doctors to collaborate on promising research in an environment free from limitations traditionally encountered at large medical and academic institutions.

The Center initiates scientific breakthroughs by establishing collaborations with the best and brightest minds both locally and globally.