OCRA Team
Meet Our Team
OCRA is fortunate to have a Board composed of distinguished leaders, a team of talented, caring Staff members, and a renowned Scientific Advisory Committee, who between them have decades of experience fighting ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. Passionate, knowledgeable, and innovative, they are dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the disease through advancing research, creating imaginative, empathic support programs, encouraging industry collaboration, and fighting legislative battles on Capitol Hill.
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.
– Margaret Mead
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Mission & Impact
OCRA is dedicated to improving treatments by advancing innovative research, supporting with expertise and empathy those affected by gynecologic cancers to ensure the best possible care and outcomes, raising awareness, and advocating for legislation that tangibly improves patients’ lives.
The Overview: November 2025
Friends, As we approach the end of the year, one thing stands out above all else: this is a moment of unprecedented opportunity to accelerate progress against ovarian and all gynecologic cancers. And thanks to you, OCRA is rising to meet that moment — driving innovation, expanding support, and providing the community that so many … Continued
OCRA Board Member Laura Shawver, PhD, Named to Fierce 50 of 2025
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) congratulates board member Laura Shawver, PhD, on her selection to the Fierce 50 of 2025, a leading industry award from Fierce Life Sciences recognizing individuals and organizations advancing what’s possible in health, science and patient care. Dr. Shawver was selected for her long-standing leadership in oncology research and drug development, … Continued