COVID-19 and Oncology Clinical Trials: An Update
(April 15) The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has become nearly all consuming. It’s impossible to turn on the news, browse social media, or walk outside without being reminded of the new, … Continued
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Working for the Next Generation | Meet a Scientist
There are many adjectives one can use to describe ovarian cancer: relentless, cruel, a monster. But Dr. Sunila Pradeep also finds it ironic. “Women spend a lot of time and … Continued
Study Uncovers Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation
(April 9, 2020) Why do some gynecologic cancer patients participate in clinical trials, while others do not? Clinical trials are fundamental to the discovery of new and better therapies in … Continued
Update to Benefits of Breastfeeding Against Ovarian Cancer
(April 7, 2020) In a study published last week in the oncology Journal of the American Medical Association, breastfeeding was found to be a factor for reduced risk of developing … Continued
Searching for Answers; Finding Dignity | Meet a Scientist
Cockroaches after a nuclear war. That is really the best way to understand what Dr. Ugo Cavallaro, a cell biologist and biochemist, is working on in his lab in Milan, … Continued
Statins Present New Directions for Ovarian Cancer Research
(3/17/2020) Research out of the University of Bristol looked at genes and how they inhibit an enzyme involved in regulating the body’s cholesterol. This enzyme is the target of statin … Continued
Blazing New Trails | Meet a Scientist
She has swum in the Amazon, gone ice fishing in the Arctic, traveled the Galapagos, and hang-glided in New Zealand. But the biggest trail Dr. Beth Karlan has blazed throughout … Continued
Making the Most of Every Moment | Meet a Scientist
Dr. Ron Buckanovich, an OCRA grantee, uses a metaphor to describe his work. “If I’m trying to get into Chicago and the highways that get me into the city are … Continued
Growing Up on a Farm; Making Strides in a Lab | Meet a Scientist
What do the fur patterns of tigers have to do with advances in ovarian cancer treatment? Juan Cubillos-Ruiz, PhD, an OCRA grantee, grew up on a farm near Bogota, Colombia. … Continued
PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What’s Next?
(February 13, 2020) PARP inhibitors have shown to be a promising treatment option for a subset of ovarian cancer patients. As of February 2020, there are currently 3 FDA-approved PARP … Continued
Conversation on Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Continues with New Prospective Study
(January 15, 2020) A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found no statistically significant association between self-reported use of powder in the genital area and … Continued
OCRA Awards $6.6 Million in Ovarian Cancer Research Grants for 2020
(January 13, 2020) Thanks to your support, 22 top scientists at 19 eminent medical centers across the world will delve into important topics across the ovarian cancer landscape. In 2020, … Continued