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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance

Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium Awards Inaugural AI Accelerator Grant with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab

A $1 million global research award with an additional $1 million in compute support, the AI Accelerator Grant is advancing AI-driven efforts to personalize ovarian cancer care.

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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 patient support programs help more than 110,000 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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FDA Approves First Ovarian Cancer Immunotherapy for PD-L1–Positive Platinum-Resistant Disease

FDA Approves First Ovarian Cancer Immunotherapy for PD-L1–Positive Platinum-Resistant Disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first immunotherapy regimen shown to extend survival in a subset of ovarian cancer patients.  The FDA authorized Keytruda (pembrolizumab), made by Merck, in combination with chemotherapy, for PD-L1–positive, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancers. Keytruda plus weekly Taxol (paclitaxel), with or without … Continued

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OCRA Announces Collaboration with OPERATION WIPE OUT

OCRA Announces Collaboration with OPERATION WIPE OUT

NEW YORK, NY — [February 5, 2026] — Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced a collaboration with OPERATION WIPE OUT, an initiative that has demonstrated meaningful success reducing cervical cancer risk in Alabama through prevention-focused education and access to care. Drawing on this proven public-health framework, OCRA will adapt and expand the model nationwide—bringing practical, evidence-based … Continued

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The Overview: January 2026

The Overview: January 2026

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced a collaboration with OPERATION WIPE OUT, an initiative that has demonstrated meaningful success reducing cervical cancer risk in Alabama through prevention-focused education and access to care. Drawing on this proven public-health framework, OCRA will adapt and expand the model nationwide—bringing practical, evidence-based cervical cancer prevention strategies to communities … Continued

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