Announcements
26 August 2026
MDPI World Cancer Day 2026 Webinar Series | August—Ovarian Cancer, 31 August 2026
To commemorate World Cancer Day 2026, MDPI is pleased to introduce the “World Cancer Day 2026 Webinar Series”. Reflecting the global theme “United by Unique”, this series highlights how every story, discovery, and voice contributes to strengthening the global fight against cancer.
In our August session, we welcome leading voices in ovarian cancer research to share impactful insights, raise awareness, and highlight recent advances in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
Through this series, we aim to empower the global community with knowledge, inspire collaboration, and support ongoing efforts to address cancer worldwide. Together, we honor every patient’s journey, recognize every researcher’s contribution, and reinforce the power of collective action in the fight against cancer.
Date: 31 August 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. CEST | 11:00 a.m. EDT
Webinar ID: 865 6852 3905
Webinar Secretariat: webinar@mdpi.com
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WCD2026-4
Register now for free!
Program:
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CEST |
Time in EDT |
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MDPI Host Cancers Introduction |
5:00–5:05 p.m. |
11:00–11:05 a.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Jalid Sehouli New Aspects of Gynecology Oncology |
5:05–5:25 p.m. |
11:05–11:25 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
5:25–5:30 p.m. |
11:25–11:30 a.m. |
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Dr. Barbara Guinn A Cell Line Model of Ovarian Cancer Highlights the Roles of SSX Variants in Early Disease |
5:30–5:50 p.m. |
11:30–11:50 a.m. |
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Q&A Session |
5:50–5:55 p.m. |
11:50–11:55 a.m. |
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Dr. Michelle R. Dawson From Metabolic Plasticity to Polyploidy: Adaptive Resistance in Ovarian Cancer |
5:55–6:15 p.m. |
11:55–12:15 p.m. |
|
Q&A Session |
6:15–6:20 p.m. |
12:15–12:20 pm |
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Dr. Marion Curtis Cracking the Code: Identifying Immunogenic Targets in Ovarian Tumors |
6:20–6:40 p.m. |
12:20–12:40 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
6:40–6:45 p.m. |
12:40–12:45 p.m. |
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Dr. Giuseppe Gullo Fertility Preservation in the Denatality Era |
6:45–7:05 p.m. |
12:45–1:05 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
7:05–7:10 p.m. |
1:05–1:10 p.m. |
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MDPI Host Closing of Webinar |
7:10–7:15 p.m. |
1:10–1:15 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email outlining how to join this webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Jalid Sehouli, Department of Gynecology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany;
- Dr. Barbara Guinn, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, UK;
- Dr. Michelle R. Dawson, Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry, Brown University, USA;
- Dr. Marion Curtis, Department of Immunology, Mayo Clinic, USA;
- Dr. Giuseppe Gullo, Azienda Ospedaliera Ospedali Riuniti Villa Sofia – Cervello (AORC), University of Palermo, Italy.
Relevant Special Issues:
“Biomarkers for the Detection of Cancer and Monitoring Response to Treatment”
Guest Editor: Dr. Barbara Guinn
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2027
“Fertility Preservation in Gynecological Cancer”
Guest Editors: Dr. Giuseppe Gullo and Dr. Luigi Della Corte
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2027
