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Biography: Jovana Lekovich, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at RMA of New York, Director of the Oncofertility Program at Blavatnik Family – Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai, and an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Lekovich is passionate about her research and has authored and contributed to over 50 peer reviewed publications, book chapters, and abstracts on infertility-related topics. She specializes in treating a variety of conditions, including polycystic ovary syndrome, and diminished ovarian reserve. Dr. Lekovich has received numerous recognitions for her clinical, surgical, and research excellence, including the New York Rising Star award from SuperDoctors, Award for Excellence in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and Outstanding Research Paper Award from the New York Obstetrical Society.

Biography: Dr. Evelyn Cantillo completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University prior to pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at Columbia University. She subsequently earned a medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, graduating with special distinction in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology was completed at Tulane University, followed by a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology and Breast Disease at the Women & Infants Hospital/Brown University.Dr. Cantillo's practice encompasses the surgical and medical management of the broad spectrum of gynecologic malignancies including uterine, ovary, cervix, vulva, and vagina. She is extensively trained in minimally invasive surgical techniques using traditional laparoscopy, as well as robotic platforms, for gynecologic cancer and complex benign conditions.Dr. Cantillo believes that every woman with gynecologic cancer should have access to the full complement of care. With this in mind, her aim is to expand access to clinical trials should this become necessary. She is a member of the New Investigators Committee of the national NRG (formerly Gynecologic Oncology Group/GOG). It's important to her that all populations be afforded the same opportunities and treatment.Her interests also include medical education. She has received numerous teaching and surgical awards during residency and fellowship training and has presented her research at regional and national conferences.