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Update on $15 Million Increase Request for OCRP Funding

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) – co-chairs of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus – today delivered a “Dear Colleague” letter to the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee requesting a $15 million increase in … Continued

OCRA Funded Study Aims to Increase Efficacy of PARP Inhibitors

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) pathway inhibitor, such as PI3K, in order to increase the efficacy of PARP inhibitors in breast and epithelial ovarian cancers. Phase 1 trials are used … Continued

OCRA Spring Advocacy Day 2019 Actions

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 their collective voice to advocate for increased funding for ovarian cancer research and education. Learn more about our asks for Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) … Continued

Action Alert: Tell Congress to Increase OCRP Funding

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! Tell Congress to Increase OCRP Funding The Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) is a cutting-edge program housed within the Department of Defense and despite a … Continued

OCRA-Funded Research Indicates that Stem-Like Cells May Be Key to Preventing Recurrence

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 grantees Illana Chefetz, PhD and Ronald Buckanovich, MD, PhD, identified a new drug, 673A, that finds and destroys stem-like ovarian cancer cells. Stem-like cells are … Continued

Remembering Lori Newcomb

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 with her loving husband, Chris, to support ovarian cancer research through their family business, Newk’s Eatery. Her unwavering and selfless commitment to help other women … Continued

Beth Y. Karlan, MD, is New Chair of OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee

Beth Y. Karlan, MD, 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 of 24 illustrious and respected leaders in research on treating women with ovarian cancer. Dr. Karlan is Professor and Vice Chair of Women’s Health Research … Continued

OCRA Earns 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating for Ninth Consecutive Year

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, and demonstrates our steady commitment to responsible fiscal management, organizational transparency, and accountability, as we continue to strive toward cures for ovarian cancer. A 4-star … 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 the amazing Chef Elle Simone, from PBS’ America’s Test Kitchen will be our host! Elle Simone Scott began dazzling the culinary world in 2003, and … Continued

OCRA Awards $5.25 Million in Scientific Research Grants for 2019

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 and programs, OCRA is investing nearly $9 million in our fight against ovarian cancer. “OCRA invests in medical research to cure ovarian cancer. Scientists need … Continued

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