In the fourth installment of this special BlackDoctor.org roundtable series in partnership with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, ovarian cancer survivors Tiffani, Vernelia, Camille, and Kristen, share how their involvement with support programs and advocacy on behalf of the community have been vital to their experiences, and speak about the importance of inclusivity and access to resources across the cancer space.
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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Honors Researchers with 2025 Rosalind Franklin and Schreiber Prizes
Recognizing Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research and Immunotherapy Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) announced today the winners of two prizes recognizing exceptional accomplishments in ovarian cancer research. David Huntsman, MD, FRCPC, FCCMG, was awarded the 2025 Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research for his findings that have profoundly impacted the treatment of … Continued