WWCC
Women Who Conquer Cancer

Women play a crucial role in the mission to conquer cancer, and we are proud to support the work of women researchers. 

Pippa Cospar
What We Do
Dedicated to Advancing the Careers of Young Women Researchers

Women are vastly underrepresented in the cancer research field. In 2013, we launched Women Who Conquer Cancer (WWCC) to support the work of female researchers. This groundbreaking program grants awards to early-career women scientists.

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Groundbreaking Work from Women Researchers
Dr. Sandra D'Angelo
Sandra D’Angelo, MD, Goes the Extra Mile for Patients with Rare Cancers
Navigating through standard treatments for cancer, Dr. D’Angelo knew there had to be more she could do for her patients.
Dr. Kim Reiss Binder
Pancreatic Cancer Trial Led by Kim Reiss Binder, MD, Shows Promising Results
Defining specialized treatment strategies for patients, Dr. Reiss Binder keeps moving forward to help alleviate the fear of pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Handy Marshall headshot, smiling at the camera. City skyline in the background, bright gray sky. Wearing a bright green blouse with navy blue blazer. Brown, curly hair.
Catherine Handy Marshall, MD, MPH, Explores Impacts of Heart Health on Cancer Outcomes
Dr. Handy Marshall studies how cardiovascular disease affects patients and she plans to expand her research amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Dawn Hershman
Dawn Hershman, MD, MS, is Leading the Way in Breast Cancer Research
How funding from Conquer Cancer helped create opportunities in research to help improve outcomes for breast cancer patients.
How Your Contribution Supports Women
$5M
Raised to support female researchers
33
awards
$230,000
needed to fund three years of patient-centered clinical research
2020 WWCC Award Recipients
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Meet the 2020 WWCC Award Recipients

Women Who Conquer Cancer is proud to honor outstanding women researchers as 2020 Award Recipients.

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Women Who Conquer Cancer 2020 Mentorship Award Recipients

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Dawn L. Hershman, MD, MS, FASCO
2020 Hologic, Inc. Endowed Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award recipient

Dr. Hershman is a nationally recognized expert in breast cancer treatment, prevention, and survivorship.

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Lillian L. Siu, MD, FRCPC, FASCO
2020 International Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award recipient

Dr. Siu’s primary research focuses on new anticancer drug development, particularly phase I trials and head/neck malignancies.

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