OCRF Talk with Lin Zhang, M.D.
OCRF Talk with Lin Zhang, M.D.
In an interview, 3-time grantee Dr. Zhang discusses his research and what it means to receive an award from OCRF.
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Press Release: Ovarian Cancer Advocates Praise Supreme Cour...
Press Release: Ovarian Cancer Advocates Praise Supreme Court Decision on Gene Patents
Ruling Will Give Women More Options to Learn About Genetic Risk Washington, DC—The Supreme Court ruled today that a company cannot patent naturally occurring genes, including isolated gene segments, overturning … Continued
Alliance Responds to Angelina Jolie's BRCA1 Announcement
Alliance Responds to Angelina Jolie's BRCA1 Announcement
Actress Angelina Jolie recently announced that she carries a mutation in the BRCA1 gene, which makes her more likely to develop breast and ovarian cancer. In the wake of that … Continued
LifeIce: A Daughter's Gift of Love Becomes a Mother�...
LifeIce: A Daughter's Gift of Love Becomes a Mother's Legacy
How a daughter's homemade nutritional ice chips for her mother became LifeIce.
OCRF Research Identifies Genetic Variations Increasing Ovar...
OCRF Research Identifies Genetic Variations Increasing Ovarian Cancer Risk
As part of a huge international effort involving more than 100 institutions and genetic tests on 200,000 people, researchers have discovered dozens of signposts in DNA that can help reveal … Continued
The New York Times Publishes OCRF's Letter to the Edit...
The New York Times Publishes OCRF's Letter to the Editor 3/12/13
A frequent New York Times commenter on important ovarian cancer issues, OCRF wrote a Letter to the Editor in response to the NYT editorial, “Inadequate Treatment of Ovarian Cancer,” which was published … Continued
Our CEO Calaneet Balas Testifies Before Congress on Ovarian...
Our CEO Calaneet Balas Testifies Before Congress on Ovarian Cancer
Calaneet Balas, OCNA’s Chief Executive Officer, testified before the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies on Wednesday, March 13. Her remarks touched on the … Continued
Press Release: Cancer Groups Praise Coverage of Genetic Cou...
Press Release: Cancer Groups Praise Coverage of Genetic Counseling and Testing Under Affordable Care Act, Urge Coverage of Other Vital Services
For immediate release: February 28, 2013 Washington, DC—The federal government recently released regulations that clarify which preventive services will be covered under the Affordable Care Act without cost sharing for … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Awards Over $6 Million in 2013...
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Awards Over $6 Million in 2013 Grants
OCRF receives record number of research grant applications; launches national patient support program with new educational grants New York, NY January 10, 2013 — Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) has … Continued
Meet OCRF’s 2013 Research Grant Recipients
Meet OCRF’s 2013 Research Grant Recipients
OCRF has awarded nearly $6 million in grants for ovarian cancer research this year. After receiving over 170 applications – the highest number in its history, for the second year … Continued
Under the Microscope: OCRF’s 2012 Research Progress R...
Under the Microscope: OCRF’s 2012 Research Progress Report
12/11/12 | In 2012, hardworking, dedicated OCRF scientists made significant advances in the fight against ovarian cancer. Below is just a sample of some of the exciting discoveries made by … Continued
A Personal Connection Becomes a Professional Mission
A Personal Connection Becomes a Professional Mission
Ivan Garcia-Bassets, Ph.D., a 2012 OCRF Grantee, changed his research focus to ovarian cancer after his wife received a devastating diagnosis.