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OCRA Awards Millions in New Ovarian Cancer Research Grants

OCRA Awards Millions in New Ovarian Cancer Research Grants

Despite the challenges of fundraising during a global pandemic, your generous support allowed us to fund 16 top scientists at 14 esteemed medical centers across the globe. They will investigate important issues across the ovarian cancer landscape in this coming year. These grants enable the brightest minds in cancer research to tackle long-standing issues like … Continued

A New Year, and More Advocate Leaders Than Ever Before

A New Year, and More Advocate Leaders Than Ever Before

Registration closes on December 17, 2021. Together, we made great strides in 2020 on Capitol Hill, and we are excited to announce that we now have more OCRA Advocate Leaders than ever before speaking up for the ovarian cancer community. With more than 120 individuals selected—including 53 returning participants—our Advocate Leader program has more than … Continued

OCRA-Funded Research Provides a New Understanding of Ovarian Cancer Biology

OCRA-Funded Research Provides a New Understanding of Ovarian Cancer Biology

OCRA-funded researcher Anil K. Sood, M.D., lead and senior author, and Sanghoon Lee, Ph.D., first author, both at MD Anderson Cancer Center, along with colleagues, identified potential biomarkers in subgroups of high-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC). Biomarkers are unique biological indicators of an event, or the presence of a substance in the body. Biomarkers are useful … Continued

OCRA-Funded Research Discoveries in 2020

OCRA-Funded Research Discoveries in 2020

It’s hard to believe 2020 is almost over, and what a year it’s been.  Despite the challenges wrought by the pandemic, we’re grateful to report that thanks to your support, OCRA grantees made great strides in ovarian cancer discoveries, bringing us ever closer to improving care and defeating this devastating disease: Revealed two cells of origin for high-grade serous ovarian cancer — … Continued

The Overview: December 2020

The Overview: December 2020

We’re probably all ready to say goodbye to 2020, if we have to be honest with ourselves. And yet, we can’t look back and say that the year was entirely bad. With your support, OCRA actually accomplished quite a lot and we have much for which to feel hopeful. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS WAYS TO GIVE … Continued

OCRA Research Investigates Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer Research

OCRA Research Investigates Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer Research

OCRA-funded researchers Dr. Sunila Pradeep and Dr. Pradeep Chaluvally-Raghavan, both at the Medical College of Wisconsin, along with colleagues, summarized recent literature on the function of extracellular vesicles “in regulating the critical processes associated with cancer progression.” Their review, published in the journal Cancers, also provides insights on how these vesicles are used as biomarkers … Continued

Applying Computational Biology to Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist

Applying Computational Biology to Ovarian Cancer | Meet a Scientist

Could the next ovarian cancer breakthrough be traced back to a Commodore 64 home computer? After all, in some small measure, OCRA grantee Dr. Sohrab Shah is where he is today thanks to that now-antiquated instrument. He was 11 or 12 years old, tinkering around with programming at home, when he became captivated with what … Continued

OCRA-Funded Scientists Further Study Gene Mutation Connected to Ovarian Cancer

OCRA-Funded Scientists Further Study Gene Mutation Connected to Ovarian Cancer

An international collaborative of scientists, including Dr. Ronald Chandler at Michigan State University, studied ARID1A mutations, which are specific gene mutations observed in deep ovarian and deep infiltrating endometriosis. The authors of the study noted that seeing a high frequency of these mutations in deep ovarian endometriosis supports evidence linking this to endometriosis-associated ovarian cancer. … Continued

The Overview: November 2020

The Overview: November 2020

We’re full on into fall, and giving thanks for all that we’ve accomplished together, in a year that’s been more than a little challenging. RESEARCH ADVOCACY PATIENT SUPPORT & PROGRAMS EVENTS WAYS TO GIVE

Give the gift that keeps on giving … in more ways than one

Give the gift that keeps on giving … in more ways than one

We’ve got the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday list, and you never have to step foot in a store. With a suggested donation of $25 or more, you can give someone a series of wellness videos led by fitness instructors from around the U.S., including meditation, yoga, sweat sessions, conscious breathing, and more. … Continued

Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Advocate Leader Program

Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Advocate Leader Program

Be a voice for the ovarian cancer community. Please note: The deadline for application was December 7, 2020. Sign up for email alerts to stay updated on opportunities to take action! Apply today to join survivors, caregivers and activists from across the country using their voices to affect change for those touched by ovarian cancer. As … Continued

Watch Expert Presentations from OCRA’s 2020 Virtual National Conference

Watch Expert Presentations from OCRA’s 2020 Virtual National Conference

Want to learn what’s new in ovarian cancer research and care for 2020? Start here. This fall, we hosted our virtual Uniting for Hope Ovarian Cancer National Conference, where experts in the field presented on a wide range of topics– demystifying genetic testing and precision medicine, providing resources for financial support, explaining clinical trials, and … Continued

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