Mountain & Pacific Region Ovarian Cancer Community Education Program
April 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
1657 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85721
Registration is limited.
Agenda
| 9:00 AM | Welcome & Light Breakfast |
| 9:30 AM | Session 1: Inside the Fallopian Tube: New Technology for Early Ovarian Cancer Detection Presented by: Dr. Jennifer Kehlet Barton, Ph.D. |
| 10:30 AM | Lab Tours, Connection Time & Snacks Small-group rotations through the BIO5 labs, offering a behind-the-scenes look at falloposcope development while other groups enjoy connection time and refreshments. |
| 11:30 AM | Session 2: Balanced Living: An Integrative Approach to Health & Wellbeing Presented by: Shraddha Hilda Oropeza |
| 12:30 PM | Closing Remarks |
*Schedule is subject to change; all times shown above are Arizona time.
Session 1: Inside the Fallopian Tube: New Technology for Early Ovarian Cancer Detection
Early detection of ovarian cancer is a key to increasing survival. This session will highlight the Barton Lab's development of miniature endoscopes that examine the fallopian tubes for early precancerous changes. Attendees will learn about first-in-women pilot studies, how these falloposcopes work, and the potential integration with new blood tests.
Presented by : Dr. Jennifer Kehlet Barton, Ph.D.
Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
University of Arizona BIO5 Institute
Presenters
Jennifer Kehlet Barton, Ph.D.
Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering (BME)
University of Arizona
Jennifer Kehlet Barton, Ph.D. is the Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Arizona. Prof. Barton’s research focuses on the development of optical imaging techniques for understanding disease processes. She builds and tests miniature endoscopes and evaluates the suitability of these endoscopes for visualizing tissue structure and function in vivo. She has previously served as BME Department Head, Director of the BIO5 Institute, and Interim Vice President for Research. She was the 2024 President of SPIE, the International Optics and Photonics Society.
Session 2: Balanced Living: An Integrative Approach to Health & Wellbeing
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching is a whole-person approach that supports lasting lifestyle change. In this session, we will explore the core areas that influence your health and wellbeing: spirituality, nutrition, movement, sleep, environment, relationships, and resilience. Together, we will clarify what matters most to you, assess where you feel balanced (and where you don’t), and identify meaningful, achievable goals. Through guided reflection and practical action steps, you’ll be empowered to create sustainable change and strengthen the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
Presented by : Shraddha Hilda Oropeza
Wellness Coach, Spiritual Healer, Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Certified through the University of Arizona Andrew Well Center for Integrative Medicine
Shraddha Hilda Oropeza
Wellness Coach, Spiritual Healer, Yoga & Meditation Teacher
Certified through the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine
Shraddha Hilda Oropeza is a wellness coach, spiritual healer, and yoga and meditation teacher with more than 20 years of experience leading individuals and groups on the path to explore, heal, and transform their bodies, spirits, and lives. Since beginning her teaching journey in 2005 and founding Mindful Yoga Studio Tucson in 2012, she has created safe, supportive spaces for maturing women, cancer survivors, individuals in recovery, and those seeking relief from stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
Her work integrates Hatha yoga, mindfulness meditation, craniosacral therapy, and integrative health coaching. Shraddha has completed more than 1,000 hours of advanced training. She has a bachelor’s degree in Latin American Studies from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in organizational management. She is bilingual and deeply committed to lifelong learning; she brings compassion, expertise, and a whole-person approach to every offering.
Venue
University of Arizona Keating BIO5 Building
1657 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85721
Organizer
For more information, please contact Amy Cojanis, Mountain & Pacific Regional Manager.
mountainregion@ovarian.org or (480) 977-6462
Thanks to our dedicated sponsors for their support!
This program is made possible by individuals and partners dedicated to providing
learning opportunities and a platform for our TEAL community to be inspired.
National Sponsors
Hosted by the Mountain and Pacific Region of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), this complimentary program, designed specifically for ovarian cancer survivors and caregivers, brings our community together to share knowledge, foster connections, and provide practical tools for every stage of the journey.
The program will also include meaningful time for connection and conversation, creating space for survivors to share experiences, encouragement, and hope with one another.
Together, we move forward, stronger, informed, supported.