Allyson J. Ocean

Dr. Allyson J. Ocean is Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University, medical oncologist and attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and medical oncologist 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, research, 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 and American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Ocean is currently leading numerous clinical trials investigating radiolabeled antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, oncolytic viruses and targeted therapies. Dr. Ocean is a leader in the patient advocacy space and has co-founded three non-profit organizations including Michael’s Mission, Inc., to support patients with colorectal cancer, Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer, a one-of-its-kind platform to connect patients with pancreatic cancer to the best therapies that go beyond standard of care, and Oceans of Blessings, which gifts safe, non-toxic skincare and beauty products to people undergoing cancer therapy. Let’s Win Pancreatic Cancer was awarded the inaugural Biden Cancer Initiative Award in 2018. Dr. Ocean also serves on the board of the Jack and Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation.