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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance

Join Us: OCRA's International Gynecologic Cancer Conference

OCRA’s conference returns September 16-17, free and online. Learn from the experts and connect with community. This year’s conference features expanded programming for ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and rare gynecologic cancers.

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A New Way to Move Gynecologic Cancer Research Forward

OCRA's Research Exchange is a first-of-its-kind, global, AI-powered ecosystem designed to transform how gynecologic cancer research is conducted—accelerating breakthroughs by connecting patients, clinicians, researchers, and data in real time. Whether you’re sharing your experience in our patient registry, exploring new findings, reading last month’s gyn cancer journal articles, or supporting this work, you can participate.

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Funding Breakthrough Research

OCRA has invested $140 million toward finding a cure for ovarian and gynecologic cancers.

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Supporting You Every Step of The Way

OCRA’s groundbreaking programs help 140,000 people each year navigate an overwhelming diagnosis, aiding patients and families when they need it most.

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Advocacy is the Lifeblood of Change

OCRA advocates on Capitol Hill to improve research and education, drug and diagnostic safety, and access to quality care for all members of the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community. To date, OCRA has helped secure more than $3.8 billion in federal funding.

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Genetic testing can save your life.

Knowledge is power. Genetic testing can lower your risk of ovarian and gynecologic cancers.

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The power of shared experiences

Join our Staying Connected Support Series, Woman to Woman Peer Mentor Program, or online community for knowledge, connection, support, and hope.

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Join us as we drive innovation, offer hope, and invest in groundbreaking research that saves lives.

There are so many ways to lend a hand and improve the lives of thousands of ovarian and gynecologic cancer patients and their families.

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News & Updates

Inside the Think Tank: Stopping Ovarian Cancer Before it Starts

Inside the Think Tank: Stopping Ovarian Cancer Before it Starts

On June 1–2, the Ovarian Cancer Observatory—part of OCRA’s broader investment in research initiatives—convened its first in-person Forum in Vancouver. Roughly 50 of the field’s brightest clinicians, pathologists, and epidemiologists gathered for what became, in essence, a two-day think tank on preventing ovarian cancer.  The Observatory is funded through a grant from OCRA and was … Continued

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OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: June 2026

OCRA’s Advocate’s Corner: June 2026

Written by Julia Thayer, OCRA’s Associate Director, Advocacy Federal Funding Update: Two Priorities Gain Ground There’s encouraging news to share from this year’s federal funding process: two of OCRA’s top priorities are in line for more funding than they received last year. The House Appropriations Committee has recommended increases for both Johanna’s Law and the … Continued

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Family Matters: OCRA’s Summer Support and Education Series

Family Matters: OCRA’s Summer Support and Education Series

This summer, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is offering a full slate of both support and education programming. Our special Summer Series, “Family Matters,” presents Roundtables and Staying Connected sessions for patients, survivors, and loved ones. We also invite you to join us for an educational webinar on the latest treatment advances. Registration links are below. All … Continued

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