A Holiday Message From Audra Moran
Friends, The day before Thanksgiving is a busy one for me, and I imagine, for you too. But before I turn my attention to holiday prep, I wanted to sit … Continued
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#GivingTuesday is December 3rd — Join Us in #GivingTeal
(November 25, 2019) This Giving Tuesday, we need your help to make a big impact. For the 22,000 American women diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, and the 200,000 living … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Yields Insight into Clear Cell Ovarian Cancers
(November 13, 2019) A study recently published in Nature Communications and led by OCRA grantee Dr. Rugang Zhang showed that the ARID1A protein plays a fundamental role in ensuring correct … Continued
OCRA’s STYLE LAB Shines a Spotlight on Ovarian Cancer
OCRA’s STYLE LAB Shines a Spotlight on Ovarian Cancer
That’s a wrap on #OCRAStyleLab, and what an evening it was for ovarian cancer awareness! (November 6, 2019) Our sincere gratitude to our amazing hosts Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kate Mara, … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Explores New Pathways for Understanding Metastases
In an effort to further understand disease initiation and progression, OCRA grantee Dr. Sumegha Mitra, along with colleagues at Indiana University, conducted research which revealed key changes in gene expression … Continued
Newk’s Eatery & Newk’s Cares Hit $1.4 Million Raised For Ovarian Cancer Research
(October 28, 2019) Newk’s Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement and national campaign founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery, has reached monumental heights! Celebrating its sixth year, Newk’s Cares raised … Continued
Action Alert: Cosponsor Johanna’s Law Reauthorization (H.R. 4560)
We need your help to strengthen critical gynecologic cancer education and awareness programs. (October 16, 2019) Recently, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)—leader of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus and an ovarian … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Elucidates New Immunotherapy Approach
(September 19, 2019) While harnessing the immune system has resulted in strong responses for a subset of cancer patients, the majority of patients have remained unresponsive to this approach. In … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Quiz: Test Your Ovarian Cancer Knowledge
It’s important for everyone to know the symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer. If you or someone you know are experiencing any of the symptoms listed below, take notice … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Points to Surrounding Tissues for Further Study
(September 10, 2019) Ovarian clear-cell carcinoma is an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Endometriosis is derived from the uterine endometrium and is a known risk factor for ovarian clear-cell carcinoma. … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Moves Immunotherapy Forward
(September 5, 2019) OCRA funded investigator Dmitriy Zamarin, MD, PhD contributed to a study that provides an intriguing hypothesis that mutation in genes like SMARCA4 may improve tumor recognition by … Continued
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Every September, we come together to shine a spotlight on ovarian cancer, spread awareness, and raise critical funds for research and patient support. How you can help during Ovarian Cancer … Continued