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OCRF Welcomes New Scientific Advisory Committee Members

OCRF Welcomes New Scientific Advisory Committee Members

(6/19/15) OCRF recently welcomed three new members to the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC), our world-class group of leaders in the ovarian cancer field who review and approve all OCRF research … Continued

Rosalind Franklin Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research Award

Rosalind Franklin Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research Award

Introducing the 2015 Ovarian Cancer National Conference Rosalind Franklin Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research Award winner: Beth Karlan, MD. The Rosalind Franklin Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research Award is named for the molecular biologist Dr. Rosalind Elsie Franklin, who played a vital role in discovering the structure of DNA. Her career was cut short in 1958 when she died of ovarian cancer at age 37. Throughout her life, she was a committed researcher; this award honors an individual who continues her legacy of excellence. Beth Karlan, MD is the Director of the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Cancer Program at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director of the Gilda Radner Hereditary Cancer Program. Click the plus sign to read more.

New Ovarian Cancer Dream Team to Research DNA Repair Therapies

New Ovarian Cancer Dream Team to Research DNA Repair Therapies

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Team-Up to Fund Game-Changing Ovarian Cancer Research Today the members of the new Stand Up To Cancer-Ovarian … Continued

Announcing the Ovarian Cancer Dream Team!

Announcing the Ovarian Cancer Dream Team!

April 20, 2015:   The Ovarian Cancer Dream Team has been chosen! The Dream Team will focus on “DNA Repair Therapies for Ovarian Cancer,” building on recent advances that have … Continued

Our Response to Angelina

Our Response to Angelina

Angelina Jolie Pitt recently announced that she has had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in order to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer. Ms. Jolie Pitt had previous shared … Continued

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