OCRA’s 2024 Mentored Investigator Grants are supporting fresh perspectives and approaches to end ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. This year’s grants are awarded to 5 exceptional young researchers who are conducting promising studies under the mentorship of leaders in the gynecologic cancer field. “OCRA’s Mentored Investigators exemplify the innovative spirit and dedication needed to make … Continued
In an article titled “Amazon MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum Joins Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Board,” Variety editor William Earl writes about MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum’s appointment to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s board of directors. An ovarian cancer survivor, Debra Birnbaum talks about what inspired her to join OCRA, and what she hopes to accomplish for … Continued
In light of Chris Evert’s ovarian cancer diagnosis, OCRA’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, spoke with Fortune Magazine about why knowing risk and taking preventative action can save lives, and about OCRA’s free genetic testing kit program for those at increased risk. Read the article, “With ovarian cancer, there’s no such thing as early detection. … Continued
Amazon MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum, Media Visionary & Ovarian Cancer Survivor, Joins OCRA Board of Directors Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is proud to announce that Debra Birnbaum has joined its Board of Directors. Birnbaum is an accomplished multi-platform content creator and media strategist with over 20 years of experience covering news and entertainment, and the current global … Continued
June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month and OCRA is dedicated to fighting on behalf of not only the ovarian cancer community but the entire gynecologic cancer community. Uterine cancer is the most common gynecologic cancer in high-income countries, and around 90% of uterine cancers are endometrial cancer types — one of the few cancers experiencing … Continued
The potential to help even one person serves as a powerful motivator for ovarian cancer survivor Marlynn Olivarez and gym owner Krista Iglesias Thomas, two OCRA Heroes who are wholeheartedly devoted to raising funds for ovarian cancer research and bringing more awareness to the disease. “If one life is saved, it’s totally worth it,” said … Continued
OCRA’s 2024 Early Career Investigator Grants are awarded to 8 outstanding young researchers with a strong commitment to ending ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. These grants fund innovative projects, and support the next generation of scientists dedicated to curing ovarian cancer. “By supporting these early career investigators, we’re fostering innovative approaches and fresh perspectives into … Continued
Media outlets including Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo! Life, and more, have covered the news of Amazon MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum joining the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Board of Directors. The coverage highlights her extensive background in media and her personal connection to ovarian cancer, and underscores the significant contributions Birnbaum is … Continued
New York, NY – June 10, 2024 – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s largest organization dedicated to advancing research into ovarian and related gynecologic cancers and supporting patients, is proud to announce that Debra Birnbaum has joined its Board of Directors. Birnbaum is an accomplished multi-platform content creator and media strategist with over … Continued
News Story Shows How OCRA’s Survivors Teaching Students Program Teaches Medical Students the Human Side of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s healthcare education program was featured by News 12 Brooklyn for teaching SUNY Downstate Medical School students things they won’t learn in a textbook. “The textbook can only do so much. It can tell you statistics, it … Continued
OCRA’s Health Equity Research Grants for 2024 are dedicated to advancing equity in care of ovarian and related gynecologic cancers, addressing deep disparities in early diagnosis, access to care, and patient outcomes. “In a year of remarkable new research being undertaken by OCRA-funded scientists, our expanded focus on health equity is more critical than ever,” … Continued
The Ann Kolker Advocacy fellowship commemorates the legacy of Ann Kolker, a pioneering health policy advocate and a founder of Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, which later became Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Ann passed on February 3, 2016, after her long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer, leaving behind her husband, 3 kids, and numerous grandchildren. … Continued
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