OCRA Board of Directors

Researchers, clinicians, and advocates gather to share findings and build collaborations More than 375 researchers, clinicians, and advocates from across the ovarian cancer community gathered in Philadelphia for the 16th Biennial Rivkin Ovarian Cancer Research Symposium, presented for the first time by Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), from October 16-18. Founded in 1996 by the … Continued

Actress and comedian Jackie Tohn, known for playing Esther Roklov on Netflix’s Nobody Wants This, and a fan favorite from American Idol and GLOW, stepped into the hot seat on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire hosted by Jimmy Kimmel to play on behalf of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), ultimately winning $125,000 to support … Continued

After months of dedicated advocacy alongside survivors, families, and clinicians, the bipartisan Ovarian Cancer Improving and Modernizing Prevention, Access, Care, and Testing (IMPACT) Act has officially been introduced in Congress.  Championed by Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Katie Britt (R-AL) in the Senate, and Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) and Don Bacon (R-NE-01) in the House, this bill … Continued