Out in the survivorship community
Oncera shows up in person — at survivorship fairs, clinics, and community gatherings — to listen to survivors, share the science, and build alongside the people we serve.
Ascension Wisconsin Cancer Survivorship Educational Health Fair
On National Cancer Survivor Day, Ascension Wisconsin brought survivors, families, and clinicians together for “The Survivorship Village: Where Healing Continues.” Guided by the message “walking forward with you,” the day paired four expert breakout sessions with a village of community resource tables — a calm, self-paced space to learn, connect, and find support for life after treatment. Oncera was proud to take part as both a featured speaker and a vendor.
A featured talk
Epigenetics after cancer: how everyday habits support recovery
Oncera founder Rutu Ruparel was one of four expert speakers at the fair, presenting “Epigenetics After Cancer — How Everyday Habits Support Your Body's Recovery.” She walked survivors through why so many survivorship symptoms have biological explanations — and how the daily signals we send our bodies can shape recovery long after treatment ends.
- Many survivorship symptoms have biological explanations
- Your body keeps recovering and adapting after treatment
- Daily signals matter: light, movement, food, stress regulation, and sleep timing
- Recovery is shaped by small signals repeated over time
- Even small habits can support the body’s systems
At the Survivorship Village
Connecting with survivors, one conversation at a time
From our resource table, the Oncera team spent the day in conversation with survivors and caregivers — listening to what life after treatment really looks like, and sharing how simple, personalized, evidence-based daily support can help. Visitors explored the platform, learned about our Ascension Wisconsin survivorship research study, and saw firsthand why what you do after treatment matters most.
Moments from the day
TEDx Talk
Biomarkers: the future of cancer care
TEDxLeander High School Youth · 2025
Before Oncera, founder Rutu Ruparel took the TEDx stage to explore the transformative role of biomarkers in cancer detection, precision medicine, and treatment. Drawing on her own family's experiences with cancer, she made the case for urgency and innovation in oncology — engaging an audience of 100+ educators, students, and community members in a conversation about the future of healthcare. The talk is published on the TEDx YouTube channel, home to 43M+ subscribers.
Recognition
Funded & recognized.
KS WELI Spark Founders Pitch Showcase
At the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute Changemakers Summit, Rutu was one of five student founders selected to pitch Oncera to a live audience of founders, executives, and investors — earning a $5,000 award to keep building, presented with support from Jordan McAlister of KPMG US.
2026 McCombs Entrepreneur Summer Fellowship
Issued by the Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies, the fellowship recognized Rutu's work on Oncera Health and provided funding to support building the company full-time over the summer.
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