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OCRA Partners with Microsoft’s AI for Health Initiative

OCRA Partners with Microsoft’s AI for Health Initiative

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Microsoft’s AI for Health initiative. This unique collaboration will help OCRA accelerate ovarian cancer research by harnessing the power of data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With the support of Microsoft’s AI for Health initiative, a $60 million, five-year program, select OCRA grantees can utilize Microsoft’s … Continued

Newk’s Cares, our Partner in the Fight

Newk’s Cares, our Partner in the Fight

This September, Newk’s Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery, will honor the legacy of late co-founder Lori Newcomb with a series of meaningful initiatives online and at all 100+ restaurant locations across the country. Newk’s Cares was founded after Lori was diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer in 2013. Her vision and dedication has … Continued

Helping Women Reclaim Their Sexuality and Happiness | OCRA Heroes

Helping Women Reclaim Their Sexuality and Happiness | OCRA Heroes

“I’ve got to work on my elevator pitch.”  Sarah Belzer is the president of Coconu, a personal care brand based in Salt Lake City, and she’ll be the first to laugh at the fact that she’s “in the lube business.” Sarah remembers going to a networking event with other women entrepreneurs and being incredibly nervous to … Continued

Send Us Your Favorite Photos for a Chance to be Featured!

Send Us Your Favorite Photos for a Chance to be Featured!

As the world continues to grapple with big challenges, we’re writing with what we hope will be a refreshingly easy way to make a difference in our shared fight against ovarian cancer: We need you to send us your favorite photos! In addition to brightening our days, your photos can serve a real, impactful purpose: … Continued

Science Made Simple: BRCA Mutations

Science Made Simple: BRCA Mutations

We are all made up of genes. They are the building blocks of what make us human, and scientists are discovering new functions of genes every day. Some genes determine hair color or eye color. Some even determine whether we can make that clover shape with our tongue (truly a miracle of nature). And some … Continued

OCRA-Funded Study Finds Menopausal Hormone Therapy Associated with Improved Survival from Ovarian Cancer

OCRA-Funded Study Finds Menopausal Hormone Therapy Associated with Improved Survival from Ovarian Cancer

(July 27, 2020) Research from the Ovarian Cancer Association Consortium (OCAC) found that “using menopausal hormone therapy prior to diagnosis extends ovarian cancer survival.” This was found through a comprehensive analysis involving 6,419 post-menopausal women with ovarian carcinoma. Study authors concluded, “This large study is consistent with prior smaller studies, and further work is needed … Continued

Ask the Experts at OCRA’s National Conference

Ask the Experts at OCRA’s National Conference

Find resources and make connections at OCRA’s 2020 National Conference September 29 – October 2, 2020 Early Bird Registration Ends 7/31! We’ll be honest—when we decided to host our annual National Conference online this year, we were a little nervous.  This meetup means so much to so many. It’s the place for ovarian cancer survivors, caregivers, supporters and experts … Continued

Building Networks, Paying it Forward | OCRA Heroes

Building Networks, Paying it Forward | OCRA Heroes

Andrew Berger sure knows how to throw a birthday party. And yet, birthdays were never a big deal for Andrew. He always saw it as just an excuse to gather his friends together in celebration. But when his mother passed away from ovarian cancer in February 2017, and three months later he was turning 28, … Continued

The Overview: July 2020

The Overview: July 2020

There’s so much happening at OCRA – from groundbreaking research to advocacy work, patient support to fundraising efforts. Starting this summer, we will share periodic highlights so that you can stay up to date on the latest. Research A pandemic won’t stop us from our mission to cure ovarian cancer. OCRA is now accepting applications for 2021 … Continued

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