Allyson J. Ocean

Allyson J. Ocean, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, medical oncologist and attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology, Solid Tumor Division, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and practices medical oncology at The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health. Board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, Dr. Ocean’s primary interest is in the biology and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. She has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, and abstracts and is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association for Cancer Research, and the Pancreatic Cancer Research Team. Dr. Ocean is currently leading numerous clinical trials investigating radiolabeled antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, oncolytic viruses, and targeted therapies in pancreatic cancer. Dr. Ocean is a co-founder and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer (www.letswinpc.org), a unique digital platform and crowdsourcing organization to deliver up-to-date, science-driven treatment information. Dr. Ocean is a co-founder and Medical Advisory Board Chair of Michael’s Mission (www.michaelsmission.org), a non-profit focused on improving the quality of life for colorectal cancer patients through research, education, and patient support.