Presentation will highlight innovative approach to improving quality of cancer care for patients and clinicians
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Manta Cares, a patient-first digital health company redesigning the cancer experience, today announced that founder and CEO Samira Daswani will deliver a keynote address at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium, taking place October 10–11 in Chicago, IL.
Daswani is a cancer survivor, bioengineer, designer, and entrepreneur dedicated to improving the patient experience through thoughtful, technology-enabled solutions. Drawing from her own breast cancer experience and background in health design, she will share how intentional innovation can transform cancer care, helping patients, clinicians, and care partners navigate a complex system with greater clarity and confidence.
Daswani's keynote, titled "Beyond Patient-Centered: How Design Delivers What Patients Actually Need," will explore how intentional design can reimagine the cancer care experience for patients and clinicians alike. Drawing inspiration from legendary designers like Dieter Rams, Massimo Vignelli, and Mies van der Rohe, Daswani will highlight how the principles of simplicity, utility, and orientation can bring structure and understanding to one of healthcare's most fragmented systems.
"Healthcare is working exactly as it was designed to do, but not for patients," said Samira Daswani, Founder and CEO of Manta Cares. "Our system optimizes for every stakeholder except the person at the center of it all. By redesigning cancer care through the patient's eyes, we can make care more navigable, more humane, and more effective for everyone involved."
Dr. Douglas Blayney, former ASCO President, founding Chair of the first ASCO QCS, and Chief Medical Officer with Manta recently expressed: "I practiced oncology for 40 years, and there has never been a system of tools to actually support the patient, until Manta."
Samira's keynote will also address the growing strain on oncology clinicians, with rising cancer incidence, declining specialist capacity, and shorter visit times contributing to mounting burnout. Daswani, whose Stanford master's thesis focused on clinician burnout, will share how well-designed patient tools can ease these pressures by helping patients arrive informed, organized, and ready to engage.
The ASCO Quality Care Symposium convenes leading oncologists, researchers, and innovators to advance equitable, evidence-based and patient-centered cancer care. This year's program focuses on quality improvement, patient experience, and new models of care delivery.
Manta Cares' participation underscores its growing role as a design leader in oncology innovation and patient empowerment. The company has partnerships and collaborations with several leading healthcare organizations, including three of the top 15 global pharmaceutical companies.
To learn more about Manta Cares please visit www.mantacares.com.
About Manta Cares
Manta Cares is a patient-first digital health company redesigning the cancer experience. Founded by a cancer survivor, Manta offers a free, HIPAA-compliant platform that helps patients and their care partners track symptoms, medications, appointments, and decisions—bringing clarity and structure to a deeply fragmented system. Designed in collaboration with over 100 medical professionals and validated by thousands of users, Manta is trusted by leading healthcare organizations and partners, including three of the top 15 pharmaceutical manufacturers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and backed by Pear VC, Sozo Ventures, 1843 Capital, and strategic angels across oncology, health tech, and patient advocacy. Learn more at www.mantacares.com.
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