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Our Community Needs YOU | Heroes Highlights

Our Community Needs YOU | Heroes Highlights

The ovarian cancer community is counting on a hero… and that OCRA Hero could be you!  If you’re looking to do good in 2022, it can be as simple (and fun!) as turning your favorite activity into a fundraiser. You can increase awareness and support just by going cycling, getting crafty, giving a concert, gathering … Continued

The Overview | January 2022

The Overview | January 2022

Happy new year! While the temperatures may be chilly for many of us, we hope everyone is keeping warm with renewed hope for a year of progress toward our mission, and a strong sense of community. Only three weeks into 2022, and we already have a lot to share. So, without further ado … Research … Continued

Even More Ways to Stay Connected and Get Support

Even More Ways to Stay Connected and Get Support

OCRA is pleased to announce the offering of an additional four groups to our Staying Connected online support group series. Staying Connected is facilitated by our Patient Support team and meets weekly or monthly, depending on the focus of the group. The meetings provide connection with others who share similar experiences and concerns facing ovarian … Continued

Anne van Harten, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Anne van Harten, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Dr. Anne van Harten, of the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Ann and Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award. With her project, “Targeted MDM2 Degradation as a Novel Treatment for Ovarian Cancer,” Dr. van Harten is designing and testing a new compound to target a … Continued

Sammy Ferri-Borgogno, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Sammy Ferri-Borgogno, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Dr. Sammy Ferri-Borgogno, of UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Ann and Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award. With her project, “Spatially-Resolved Cellular and Transcriptome Analyses of Ovarian Cancer,” Dr. Ferri-Borgogno is working to better understand ovarian cancer microenvironments, to find ways to better combat drug resistance. What initially sparked your … Continued

Arun Kanakkanthara, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Arun Kanakkanthara, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Dr. Arun Kanakkanthara, of Mayo Clinic, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Liz Tilberis Early Career Award. With his project, “Exploiting a Metabolic Dependency of PARPinhibitor-Resistant Ovarian Cancer,” Dr. Kanakkanthara is investigating ways to overcome tumor resistance to PARP inhibitors, a critical issue in ovarian cancer treatment. What initially sparked your interest in science? Science … Continued

Wei Zhou, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Wei Zhou, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Dr. Wei Zhou, of The Wistar Institute in Philadelphia, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Ann & Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award, mentored by Dr. Rugang Zhang. With his project, “Targeting the Mevalonate Pathway in ARID1A-Mutated Ovarian Cancer,” Dr. Zhou is investigating ARID1A mutations, in search of better therapeutic options for patients with ovarian clear … Continued

The Overview: December 2021

The Overview: December 2021

This time of year always has us reflecting on what we’ve accomplished, what we hope to achieve in the future, and how we — with the support of the entire ovarian cancer community — can lean in even harder to our commitment of being a voice for all those touched by the disease, and finding better treatments and a … Continued

Liya Ding, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Liya Ding, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Dr. Liya Ding, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Liz Tilberis Early Career Award. With her project, “Targeting Therapeutic Resistance to PARP Inhibition in Ovarian Cancer,” Dr. Ding is focusing on PARP inhibitors — some of the most effective drug therapies available for ovarian cancer, but that often come with a … Continued

How to Cope With Cancer

How to Cope With Cancer

A cancer diagnosis of any type can stress both body and mind, but ovarian cancer takes a particularly high psychological toll on those living with the disease, according to recent research. However, there are different things patients can try to help them thrive during that first year. Read on for practical tips from a medical professional who … Continued

Bojana Stefanovska, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Bojana Stefanovska, PhD | Meet a Scientist

Dr. Bojana Stefanovska, at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, is a 2021 recipient of OCRA’s Ann and Sol Schreiber Mentored Investigator Award. Her project, “APOBEC3B and DNA Repair as Synthetic Lethal Combinations in CCOC,” explores DNA repair as a potential treatment avenue for clear cell ovarian carcinoma (CCOC). What initially sparked your interest in science? … Continued

A Thanksgiving Message from Audra Moran, President & CEO

A Thanksgiving Message from Audra Moran, President & CEO

Dear Friends, I hope this finds you all well, staying safe, and enjoying preparations for a lovely holiday. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or holding them in your heart as you celebrate, I wish you warmth and joy. With the busy holiday season just around the corner, I’m grateful for this moment to reflect on … Continued

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