SPOKESPEOPLE

Our spokespeople are passionate advocates for ovarian cancer research and awareness. They bring expertise, experience, and a personal connection to our cause. Meet some of our key spokespeople.

Cary Wakefield

Cary is leading Ovarian Cancer Action’s ambitious strategy to transform 10-year survival rates, so that by 2032 at least half of all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer live beyond their diagnosis.

She is passionate about women’s health and using her extensive experience to ensure that Ovarian Cancer Action creates noise, provokes thought, and leads change in healthcare and education to break down barriers in diagnosis and treatment.

Marie-Claire Platt

Head of Policy & Research, Marie-Claire leads our Charitable Activities programmes, and is responsible for the work we fund to improve survival rates.

She is passionate about creating strategies, turning evidence into action, and keeping patients and the change we want to see for them at the heart of the work we fund.

Professor Iain McNeish

Leading the charge at the Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre in Hammersmith, Professor McNeish is an internationally recognised expert and a driving force behind many of our initiatives.

Professor Christina Fotopoulou

Renowned for her work in ovarian cancer surgery, Professor Fotopoulou shares her knowledge and expertise to improve patient outcomes across the UK.

Contact Ovarian Cancer Action's Press Office

For more information, media inquiries, or to arrange interviews with our spokespeople, please get in touch with our media team.

Contact our press office via email on pressoffice@ovarian.org.uk or calling 0207 380 1730.