Update on $15 Million Increase Request for OCRP Funding
(April 1, 2019) 156 House Members have joined Reps. DeLauro and Duffy in a call for increased ovarian cancer research funding. Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Sean Duffy (R-WI) – … Continued
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OCRA Funded Study Aims to Increase Efficacy of PARP Inhibitors
(March 20, 2019) The Ovarian Cancer Dream Team, funded in part by OCRA, recently completed a Phase 1b Trial, which combined a PARP inhibitor with an HRR (homologous recombination repair) … Continued
OCRA Spring Advocacy Day 2019 Actions
(March 20, 2019) Earlier this month, OCRA united advocates from across the country for Spring Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Together, this passionate group of survivors, caregivers and supporters used … Continued
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Increase OCRP Funding
(March 19, 2019) Congress is considering a $15 million increase for OCRP funding. Urge YOUR Representative to sign the letter to help push this funding through. Deadline is March 25th! … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Indicates that Stem-Like Cells May Be Key to Preventing Recurrence
(March 15, 2019) Cell Reports recently published a study about a drug that, given in combination with chemotherapy, could greatly increase survival rates of ovarian cancer patients. Researchers, including OCRA … Continued
Statement from Audra Moran, President and CEO of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance on the President’s FY2020 Budget
(March 12, 2019) “The President’s proposed FY2020 budget released by the White House on Monday seeks to cut medical research funding at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) by 15 percent … Continued
Remembering Lori Newcomb
(March 1, 2019) OCRA mourns the loss of our beloved board member and friend, Lori Newcomb. We are profoundly grateful for her vision and dedication in creating Newk’s Cares along … Continued
Dr. Beth Y. Karlan is New Chair of OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee
(February 26, 2019) Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is pleased to announce Beth Y. Karlan, M.D as our new chair of OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee. Our Scientific Advisory Committee is comprised … Continued
OCRA Earns 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating for Ninth Consecutive Year
OCRA is pleased to announce we have earned our NINTH consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the highest rating awarded by Charity Navigator, … Continued
World Cancer Day is February 4th. Help Create a World Without Ovarian Cancer.
February 4th is World Cancer Day. Today, millions of people across the globe raise a collective voice for progress. Against cancer in its many insidious forms, and for access to … Continued
Chef Elle Simone to Host OCRA’s Turn Up the Heat DC
Chef Elle Simone to Host OCRA’s Turn Up the Heat DC
Another reason you don’t want to miss OCRA’s Turn Up the Heat! Not only does the event feature fabulous tastings from DC’s female culinary stars—we are thrilled to announce that … Continued
OCRA Awards $5.25 Million in Scientific Research Grants for 2019
(January 10, 2019) We’re pleased to announce OCRA’s newest research grants of $5.25 million to 23 top scientists at 14 top medical centers. In 2019, with our other ongoing grants … Continued