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OCRA Celebrates Landmark Year of Achievements in 2023, Surpassing Fundraising Goals and Accelerating Research in Gynecologic Cancers

January 16, 2024

[New York, NY January 17, 2024] – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) proudly announces the successful culmination of an extraordinary year, marking 2023 as a milestone in our pursuit of advancing knowledge, treatment, and support for individuals impacted by ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. Underscoring a testament to the collective commitment to defeating these diseases, … Continued

OCRA’s President & CEO Audra Moran Discusses Data & AI in Ovarian Cancer Research

January 9, 2024

In an interview for the podcast Overlooked, OCRA’s President & CEO Audra Moran talked about the future of ovarian cancer research, and how Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is harnessing the power of AI to advance discoveries. Read the Overlooked interview with OCRA’s Audra Moran. Listen to the Overlooked podcast episode “Genetics” featuring Sarah DeFeo, OCRA’s … Continued

The Overview: December 2023

December 20, 2023

We took meaningful steps in the fight against ovarian and related gynecologic cancers this year, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Join me for a look at this year’s most important updates, and please stand with us alongside patients, survivors and loved ones, with hope and commitment to a future without ovarian … Continued

The Overview: November 2023

November 21, 2023

OCRA’s Fall Advocacy Day Drives Change A sea of teal washed over the Capitol when more than 70 advocates from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for legislative initiatives, including Medicare coverage of life-saving tools such as genetic testing, during OCRA’s 2023 Fall Advocacy Day.  “Advocacy Day is so important to … Continued

OCRA’s Advocacy Day Media Coverage

November 17, 2023

The voices of OCRA’s advocates were amplified by recent television coverage of this year’s Fall Advocacy Day, during which more than 70 people from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for critical legislation and funding. Their efforts were broadcast to more than 105,000 viewers, helping to get the message out about the vital … Continued

OCRA’s Sarah DeFeo Receives Andrew Godwin Award for Excellence in Community Outreach

November 16, 2023

We are pleased to announce that OCRA’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, has been awarded the inaugural Andrew Godwin Award for Excellence in Community Outreach.  Presented by Ovarian Cancer Midwest Focus (OCMF) at University of Minnesota Medical School, the award recognizes DeFeo as an outstanding member in the gynecologic cancer community for her work leading … Continued

OCRA’s Fall Advocacy Day Advances Change on Capitol Hill

November 15, 2023

A sea of teal washed over the Capitol when more than 70 advocates from 30 states met with over 120 Congressional offices to push for legislative initiatives, including Medicare coverage of life-saving tools such as genetic testing, during OCRA’s 2023 Fall Advocacy Day. Advocacy Day Photos Click to scroll through a full gallery of Advocacy … Continued

The Overview: October 2023

October 30, 2023

OCRA’s National Conference begins November 1st Join us virtually from November 1st – 3rd for three days of information, community and resources. Attendees will learn the latest updates in research, treatment and care, straight from the experts — in language you don’t have to be a doctor to understand. New this year, our experts will … Continued

OCRA’s Virtual Support Participants Find Real-Life Connection & Community

October 17, 2023

Participants in OCRA’s virtual support programs came together for a face-to-face meetup in Chicago this weekend, deepening community connections and highlighting the importance of support programs for those with shared experience in facing gynecologic cancer — no matter how far apart they may live. Co-hosted by OCRA’s Vice President of Support & Education, Tracy Moore, … Continued

OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa Receives Recognition, Raises Funds and Awareness

October 3, 2023

OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Tampa event was in the news this week, shining a well-deserved light on the event’s riders and organizers, and what inspires them to participate in OCRA’s signature fundraising event. The fitness and fundraising event took place on September 30th at CycleBar in Tampa, on the final day of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. … Continued

The Overview: September 2023

September 28, 2023

OCRA Announces Game-Changing Initiatives This month, OCRA announced a trio of initiatives that carry profound implications for ovarian cancer and related research and patient support: OCRA will expand its mission to include related gynecologic cancers, will create the first comprehensive ovarian and endometrial cancer registry, and will initiate a groundbreaking international data commons. Audra Moran, President and CEO of … Continued

OCRA Closes Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with Game-Changing Initiatives

September 26, 2023

New York, NY, September 26, 2023 — As Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is announcing a trio of initiatives that carry profound implications for ovarian cancer and related research and patient support:  OCRA will expand its mission to include related gynecologic cancers, will create the first comprehensive ovarian and endometrial cancer … Continued