Can you think of one person who has not been touched in some way by cancer?

Imagine a world where the diagnosis of cancer doesn’t cause gut-wrenching fear, a world where cancer treatments are individualized for each patient, a world where there is hope. Davenport native Dr. Laura Shawver has dedicated her life to creating this change and to providing more cures today.

CEO of Phenomix Corporation, which develops drugs for unmet medical needs, Dr. Shawver sits on the Science Policy Committee for the American Association for Cancer Research, and helped spearhead Hollywood’s Stand Up 2 Cancer Campaign. Dr. Shawver’s life work became very personal in 2007 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She learned first-hand the limitations in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and, in response, founded The Clearity Foundation, helping to provide molecular profiling for ovarian cancer patients.

An experienced surfer, Dr. Shawver compares her passion for riding the waves to her biotech research. “You’re always trying to catch the wave. For me, I’d rather ride a bigger wave with the risk of wiping out than hop on a small one.” Join The Women’s Connection on September 23 to hear Dr. Shawver’s stories from 25 years as a scientist, biotech executive, cancer survivor and philanthropist, and learn how she’s taking cancer head-on to change our world. View Dr. Shawver on YouTube.com.

Exclusive benefit for TWC Members only! Join us before the event from 11:15 to noon for “Come Early Networking.” Bring your business cards, resumes and brochures to meet and network with other amazing, interested and engaged TWC Members.

Cost is $20 for members of The Women’s Connection, $25 for non-members. Deadline for registration is Monday, September 20.