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OCRF Researchers Discover Genomic Complexity and AKT Depend...

OCRF Researchers Discover Genomic Complexity and AKT Dependence in Serous Ovarian Cancer

January 20, 2012

01/20/2012                Dr. Doug Levine and Dr. Carol Aghajanian, both recipients of OCRF grants, were part of a project recently published in Cancer Discovery that studied AKT inhibition in ovarian cancer cell lines with various mechanisms of AKT pathway activation. Researchers found that some cell lines were responsive to AKT inhibitors, but depended greatly on other, co-existent, … Continued

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Meet OCRF’s 2012 Grantees

Meet OCRF’s 2012 Grantees

January 3, 2012

OCRF has awarded $5.4 million in grants for ovarian cancer research this year. After receiving over 100 applications – the highest number in its history – OCRF and its prestigious Scientific Advisory Committee endeavored first and foremost to fund the best science. The Committee evaluated each proposal through intensive peer review, and selected a sound … Continued

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Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Awards $5.4 Million in 2012 Re...

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Awards $5.4 Million in 2012 Research Grants

January 3, 2012

OCRF receives record number of grant applications; continues to fund the best science New York, NY January 3, 2012— Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) has awarded $5.4 million in grants for ovarian cancer research this year. After receiving over 100 applications – the highest number in its history – OCRF and its prestigious Scientific Advisory … Continued

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Partner Member Profile: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

Partner Member Profile: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered

January 3, 2012

In the late 1990s, Sue Friedman was diagnosed with breast cancer. She learned that she carried a mutation in the BRCA gene that made her more likely to develop both breast and ovarian cancers. Sue felt that none of the existing breast and ovarian cancer groups met the needs of women at high risk for … Continued

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Partner Member Profile: Ovar'Coming Together

Partner Member Profile: Ovar'Coming Together

December 5, 2011

Ovar’Coming Together has the distinction of being both a Partner Member and a founding member of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Based in Indianapolis, the organization was founded in 1995 by three women who were going through chemotherapy at the same time. “Kai Binford, Pam Faerber and Nancy Hines created Ovar’Coming Together when they realized … Continued

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Partner Member Profile: Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Partner Member Profile: Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

November 9, 2011

The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance got its start in 1998, when 13 survivors met. “They saw that there was a lot of work being done around research and testing,” says Doug Barron, Executive Director of the group. “But there was nothing for women about education and awareness of the risks and symptoms. Our founders wanted … Continued

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Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Announces New Board Leadership

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Announces New Board Leadership

October 19, 2011

John Hansbury and Sherry Jacobson elected Co-Presidents, Raynor Dahlquist and Bronwen Smith join Board of Directors New York, NY October 19, 2011— Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is pleased to announce the election of Co-Presidents to its Board of Directors, John W. Hansbury, Esq., and Sherry Jacobson. Hansbury and Jacobson have both served on the … Continued

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Partner Member Profile: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

Partner Member Profile: Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance

October 12, 2011

In 1999, a small group of ovarian cancer survivors decided to get together to provide support for each other. The next year, they held the first walk/run in Minnesota for ovarian cancer. The organizers were surprised when hundreds of people joined the walk and raised $91,000. It brought home the message that there was a … Continued

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Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Launches National Expansion of...

Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Launches National Expansion of Successful Support Program for Patients with Gynecologic Cancer

October 4, 2011

(New York, NY – October 4, 2011) – A unique support program that pairs women with gynecologic cancer with volunteers who have survived the disease is coming to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. The national Woman to Woman program, funded by Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF), was first established at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, and OCRF plans … Continued

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Partner Member Profile: Cancer Support Community

Partner Member Profile: Cancer Support Community

September 1, 2011

The Cancer Support Community (CSC) is one of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance’s national Partner Members, a relationship that strengthens both groups. Vice President of Education and Outreach Ivy Ahmed notes: “We’re not a tumor specific organization—we serve people with all cancer types. Being a Partner Member of the Alliance helps us provide resources specific … Continued

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New Genetic Mutation Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer

New Genetic Mutation Increases Risk of Ovarian Cancer

August 17, 2011

08/17/2011Researchers in the United Kingdom have discovered a new genetic mutation that increases the risk for ovarian cancer.  This major finding was published online in the journal Nature Genetics on August 7th. Much like the BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations, which were discovered in the 1990s and which also increase a woman’s risk for ovarian cancer, … Continued

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OCRF Welcomes New Scientific Advisory Committee Members

OCRF Welcomes New Scientific Advisory Committee Members

August 9, 2011

08/09/2011 Earlier this year, OCRF welcomed two new members to its Scientific Advisory Committee: Ronny I. Drapkin, MD, PhD and Sandra Orsulic, PhD.  Both Drs. Drapkin and Orsulic are experts in ovarian cancer research, and bring valuable additional experience to our now thirteen-member Scientific Advisory Committee.  In addition, both are past recipients of OCRF grants. … Continued

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