OCRA Holiday Heroes Give the Gift of Research
It’s the season of giving, and all over the nation, OCRA Heroes are coming together to fundraise for ovarian cancer research. And they are extraordinary! I’m writing today to tell … Continued
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OCRA Research Reveals Two Cells of Origin for High Grade Ovarian Cancer
(December 3, 2019) The origins of high grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is a debated topic in the scientific community. Prior research has suggested the cancer arises from the fallopian … Continued
A Holiday Message From Audra Moran
Friends, The day before Thanksgiving is a busy one for me, and I imagine, for you too. But before I turn my attention to holiday prep, I wanted to sit … Continued
#GivingTuesday is December 3rd — Join Us in #GivingTeal
(November 25, 2019) This Giving Tuesday, we need your help to make a big impact. For the 22,000 American women diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year, and the 200,000 living … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Yields Insight into Clear Cell Ovarian Cancers
(November 13, 2019) A study recently published in Nature Communications and led by OCRA grantee Dr. Rugang Zhang showed that the ARID1A protein plays a fundamental role in ensuring correct … Continued
Shop My Closet Celebrity Auction Closes Soon!
Hollywood’s biggest stars have donated fabulous pieces from their own closets in support of ovarian cancer cures. Bidding ends November 10th!
OCRA’s STYLE LAB Shines a Spotlight on Ovarian Cancer
OCRA’s STYLE LAB Shines a Spotlight on Ovarian Cancer
That’s a wrap on #OCRAStyleLab, and what an evening it was for ovarian cancer awareness! (November 6, 2019) Our sincere gratitude to our amazing hosts Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kate Mara, … Continued
IUD May Lower Risk of Developing Ovarian Cancer
(November 6, 2019) A recent research review conducted by a team at the University of Colorado Anschutz, and published this month by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, found … Continued
OCRA-Funded Research Explores New Pathways for Understanding Metastases
In an effort to further understand disease initiation and progression, OCRA grantee Dr. Sumegha Mitra, along with colleagues at Indiana University, conducted research which revealed key changes in gene expression … Continued
Newk’s Eatery & Newk’s Cares Hit $1.4 Million Raised For Ovarian Cancer Research
(October 28, 2019) Newk’s Cares, the ovarian cancer awareness movement and national campaign founded by fast-casual restaurant Newk’s Eatery, has reached monumental heights! Celebrating its sixth year, Newk’s Cares raised … Continued
Action Alert: Cosponsor Johanna’s Law Reauthorization (H.R. 4560)
We need your help to strengthen critical gynecologic cancer education and awareness programs. (October 16, 2019) Recently, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)—leader of the Congressional Ovarian Cancer Caucus and an ovarian … Continued
OCRA Hosts First Annual Hope Fashion Show in Dallas
(October 10, 2019) On September 19, fashion and inspiration for ovarian cancer cures hit the runway at OCRA’s first annual Hope Fashion Show in Dallas. Over 150 guests gathered for … Continued