Giving It Their All for a Common Goal | Heroes Highlights
At first glance, Jonathan Sockolosky and Andrew Berger, may seem like they have very little in common. Jonathan lives in San Francisco and is a scientist, while Andrew lives in … Continued
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Finding the Story in the Data | Meet a Scientist
Sridevi Challa, PhD, an OCRA grantee at UT Southwestern, is on the receiving end of some major accolades. She is the lead author of a study that dozens of news … Continued
OCRA-Funded Study Identifies Role of Deubiquitinating Enzyme in Ovarian Cancer Progression
OCRA grantee Dr. Sumegha Mitra of Indiana University and colleagues have identified the mechanism by which a specific deubiquitinating enzyme known as UCHL1 promotes the growth of high-grade serous ovarian cancer in … Continued
Groundbreaking Initiative Seeks to Accelerate Development of New Treatments with OCRA’s Support
LOS ANGELES – (BUSINESS WIRE)–Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR) announces a new clinical trial initiative, Ovarian CanceRxTM. This innovative trial, referred to as an adaptive platform trial, is designed to … Continued
Survey: Medical Care During COVID
OCRA is conducting a survey to gauge patient response to the expansion of telehealth in response to the pandemic. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has been growing in popularity. … Continued
The Overview: August 2021
As we count down to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and our virtual National Conference, there are so many ways to get involved … whether by learning more and connecting with … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Be a Hero, Be the Voice
OCRA has invested $110 million in innovative ovarian cancer research — more than any other charity in the world. The good news is, the science is working: new treatments are … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Toolkit
Sharing the facts can save lives. So let’s talk. We need you to help spread the word this Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month! Be an OCRA Ambassador simply by grabbing the … Continued
Science Made Simple: Immunotherapy
When it comes to cancer treatments, immunotherapy is a method of boosting our body’s defenses, collectively known as our immune system, so that the cancer-fighting cells can more effectively attack … Continued
Small Cell Hypercalcemic Ovarian Cancer | Brooke’s #RareAware Story
Brooke lives in Beloit, WI, and has small cell ovarian cancer, hypercalcemic type. What has been your frustration in having a rare form of ovarian cancer? All of the unknowns … Continued
Inspired Advice: What Did You Find Helpful in Your Post-Hospitalization Recovery?
Those who have faced an ovarian or gynecologic cancer diagnosis have so much to offer to others going through a similar experience – be it support, tips or friendship. “Inspired Advice” is … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Reveals New Ovarian Cancer Biomarker and Growth Mechanisms
Researchers at UT Southwestern have discovered a potential “Achilles’ heel” in ovarian cancer cells, and a new biomarker that may open up more avenues for targeted therapies. The study, published … Continued