Growing Up on a Farm; Making Strides in a Lab | Meet a Scientist
What do the fur patterns of tigers have to do with advances in ovarian cancer treatment? Juan Cubillos-Ruiz, PhD, an OCRA grantee, grew up on a farm near Bogota, Colombia. … Continued
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Biking Miles Across Country for Mama | OCRA Heroes
“Be present and embrace the suck.” This is Andrew Simone’s personal mantra. It’s what got him through a nearly 2000-mile, 47-day bike ride from Vancouver, British Columbia to Tijuana, Mexico … Continued
2020 National Conference Registration is Now Open
Are you an ovarian cancer survivor, patient, or caregiver? Don’t miss YOUR chance to learn what’s new in ovarian cancer treatments and research, and to meet others in the ovarian … Continued
PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What’s Next?
(February 13, 2020) PARP inhibitors have shown to be a promising treatment option for a subset of ovarian cancer patients. As of February 2020, there are currently 3 FDA-approved PARP … Continued
OCRA Earns 4-Star Charity Navigator Rating for Tenth Consecutive Year
OCRA is pleased to announce we have earned our tenth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. We’re proud to again receive this rating, because it … Continued
Conversation on Link Between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer Continues with New Prospective Study
(January 15, 2020) A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found no statistically significant association between self-reported use of powder in the genital area and … Continued
OCRA Awards $6.6 Million in Ovarian Cancer Research Grants for 2020
(January 13, 2020) Thanks to your support, 22 top scientists at 19 eminent medical centers across the world will delve into important topics across the ovarian cancer landscape. In 2020, … Continued
OCRA’s Turn Up the Heat: A Special Announcement
(January 6, 2020) For the past 14 years, OCRA has hosted Turn Up the Heat: Celebrating Female Superstars, a fabulous foodie fest packed full of tantalizing treats and eats from … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Advances Immunotherapy
(December 23, 2019) OCRA-funded scientist Dr. Sarah Gitto is making strides toward better harnessing the immune system to fight ovarian cancer. As reported recently in Gynecologic Oncology, Dr. Gitto and … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Community Applauds Congress for Providing $35 Million in Ovarian Cancer Research Funding at the Department of Defense in FY 2020 Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 20, 2019 – Later today, President Trump is expected to sign into law a spending package that funds the government for the remainder of Fiscal Year … Continued
Woman to Woman Meets Patients When and Where They Need It Most
(December 19, 2019) A cancer diagnosis can bring with it a bevy of complicated responses, including fear, anger, and even guilt. No one should have to navigate these tricky waters … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Breakthroughs in 2019
OCRA-funded scientists have been hard at work this year, uncovering breakthroughs in ovarian cancer prevention, diagnostics, and treatment that can save women’s lives. Our grantees have made incredible progress toward … Continued