An Interview With President & CEO Audra Moran
(June 19, 2019) In an interview with SurvivorNet, OCRA President and CEO Audra Moran offers some guidance to women who are battling ovarian cancer: #1 – You don’t need to … Continued
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OCRA and American Cancer Society Launch New Ovarian Cancer Research Collaboration
Four multidisciplinary teams to be funded to study survivorship (June 13, 2019) In a new collaboration, the American Cancer Society and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance have joined forces to fund … Continued
View the Agenda for OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer National Conference
Don’t miss a weekend packed with information and inspiration, July 12-14 in Seattle, Washington! Friday, July 12thWelcome to Seattle! Arrive in early afternoon and catch an optional Seattle Bus Tour, or … Continued
Night of Comedy Raises $165,000
Night of Comedy Raises $165,000
(May 21, 2019) Last night, supporters in NYC packed Carolines on Broadway for Stand Up for Madeline & OCRA, our much-anticipated evening of laughter to end ovarian cancer. Thank you … Continued
OCRA Funded Research Identifies Genes Associated with Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer
(May 21, 2019) Earlier this month, Nature Genetics published a study, in part funded by OCRA, that found 34 genes were connected to women developing the earliest stages of ovarian … Continued
Dr. Mary-Claire King to Speak at OCRA’s National Conference
(May 14, 2019) We’re excited to announce that Dr. Mary-Claire King, who identified the germline BRCA1 mutation associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, will be a keynote speaker at … Continued
OCRA Wins C2 President’s Award
(May 14, 2019) OCRA received the President’s Award at the first Cancer Community (C2) Awards, created to recognize individuals and organizations who have created positive change in cancer care. The … Continued
Action Alert: Tell Senate – More Funding for Ovarian Cancer Research!
(April 3, 2019) We have one week to let the Senate know that we need more funding for ovarian cancer research! Thanks to your efforts, a record 158 U.S. House … Continued
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
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