Tamar Safra

Professor Tamar Safra is the director of the Women's Cancer Center at Ichilov Hospital. She is a prominent figure in gynecological oncology, focusing on the challenges of early detection and treatment of ovarian cancer. Safra emphasizes the need for increased public awareness regarding ovarian cancer, which often goes unnoticed until advanced stages. Her research and clinical work have contributed to the understanding of BRCA mutations and their impact on cancer risk, as well as the development of new treatment options that have significantly improved patient outcomes over recent decades.