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Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., Invested in Kent C. Westbrook, M.D. Director’s Chair for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute News

Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., Invested in Kent C. Westbrook, M.D. Director’s Chair for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

July 16, 2021 | LITTLE ROCK — Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., vice-chancellor and director of the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), was invested July 15 in the Kent C. Westbrook, M.D. Director’s Chair for the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute.
Mittie Moffett with her husband
Team Mimosa – Florida Spotlight On

Team Mimosa – Florida

Mittie Moffett, an ovarian cancer survivor, formed a support group for the Florida Big Bend area in 2003, which became a NOCC chapter. She believed it was God’s plan for her life to help other women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  Mittie coordinated the chapter’s fundraising and awareness efforts through community events and health fairs.  Mittie’s work was and continues to…
Five men and women huddle, wearing NOCC teeshirts
Nevi’s Warriors – Bronx Spotlight On

Nevi’s Warriors – Bronx

Wynette, Whitney, Malcom, and Nevis Almeida, family and friends, such as Danielle Nicolosi and Joana Pereira, are known throughout the NOCC Together in Teal New York City community as “Nevis’ Warriors.”  These family members and friends have been the most enthusiastic, caring, and dynamic team in New York City!  Nevis Almeida is battling ovarian cancer, but she remains positive, strong,…
A large group of Walk 4 Laura against the Boston skyline
Walk 4 Laura – Boston Spotlight On

Walk 4 Laura – Boston

2020 was Team Walk 4 Laura’s first year participating in NOCC’s Together in Teal event. Mary Ann Cogliano captains this robust team in memory of her beloved daughter, Laura Cogliano McDermott. Laura passed away from ovarian cancer at a young age in December of 2019, and her family and friends honor her beautiful memory with action and advocacy.  On September…