OCS Director’s Series

The Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS) established the OCS Director’s Series in 2021 as part of the commemoration of the office’s 25th anniversary. Today, these webinars serve as an avenue for promoting a better understanding of the unique needs of the growing population of cancer survivors. Each webinar focuses on research that examines and addresses the long- and short-term physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of cancer and its treatment among pediatric and adult survivors of cancer and their families.

Upcoming Events

May 20, 2025: OCS Director’s Series - Waiting Rooms and Lost Days: Measuring the Time Costs of Cancer Care

Speakers

Rachel I. Vogel, PhD 

Associate Professor 
Division of Gynecologic Oncology 
University of Minnesota 

Julian Wolfson, PhD 

Professor 
Division of Biostatistics and Health Data Science 
University of Minnesota 

June 10, 2025 : OCS Director’s Series - A Novel Approach to Reducing Fear of Progression and Trauma Symptoms in People with Advanced Cancer

Speakers

Joanna Arch, PhD 

Professor, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience 

Yvonne Kristy Endowed Chair, Renée Crown Wellness Institute 

University of Colorado Boulder 

 

Member, Cancer Prevention and Control 

University of Colorado Cancer Center 

Melissa Sanchez 

Advocate and Survivor 

 

Chair, Rock of Hope Campaign  

Bringing quality cancer care to Castle Rock, CO 

 

Health Coach and Personal Stylist 

September 9, 2025: OCS Director’s Series - Studying the Impacts of Hurricanes and Other Extreme Weather Events on Cancer Survivors

Speaker

Brian D. Gonzalez, PhD 

Associate Member​
Health Outcomes and Behavior Program​
Moffitt Cancer Center