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New Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium Joins Forces with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab to Launch First-Of-Its-Kind $1M Global Grant to Improve Survival Rates

May 7, 2025

Four leading ovarian cancer research charities from four countries are funding a new AI Accelerator Grant in partnership with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab to supercharge the next cancer research breakthrough. [May 8, 2025] – Today marks World Ovarian Cancer Day and the launch of the Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium — a first-of-its-kind alliance uniting … Continued

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OCRA’s Health Equity Research Grant Recipients

May 6, 2025

In the newest installment of our continuing introduction of our 2025 grantees, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is proud to highlight the three recipients of our 2025 Health Equity Research Grants, part of the $6 million in new research OCRA is funding this year. These grants support research focused on identifying and addressing disparities in ovarian … Continued

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OCRA Joins Leading Cancer Organizations in Expressing Profound Concern Over Proposed Elimination of CDC’s Cancer Prevention Division

May 5, 2025

On behalf of the millions of Americans living with cancer and at risk for being diagnosed, as well as health care providers, researchers, advocates, and their communities, we express our profound disappointment and grave concern regarding the proposed elimination of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Cancer Prevention and Control (DCPC) in … Continued

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OCRA-Funded Research Develops AI Tool to Predict Treatment Outcomes

April 30, 2025

Research Breakthrough: A team of researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center developed a pioneering AI tool to better predict treatment response, a step toward earlier personalized treatment plans. The researchers created a new artificial intelligence tool that uses images from diagnostic laparoscopy, minimally invasive camera-made images taken inside the abdomen, to predict how patients … Continued

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The Overview: April 2025

April 30, 2025

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced that registration for its International Gynecologic Cancer Conference, taking place online from September 15–17, 2025, will be free for all attendees. This annual online event is designed for anyone impacted by gynecologic cancers — patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates. You’ll hear from leading researchers and clinicians, connect with others who understand … Continued

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OCRA Expands Educational Programming with New Offerings

April 29, 2025

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has expanded its educational programming, offering new opportunities for patients and survivors to connect, learn, and stay informed. RoundtablesRoundtables are 90-minute discussions focused on common challenges faced after diagnosis, providing strategies for coping and connection with others who understand. Register for Roundtables. WorkshopsWorkshops are “Ovarian Cancer 101,” providing vital foundational … Continued

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OCRA Discusses New Findings on Gaps in Genetic Testing with Patient Power

April 29, 2025

A new article from Patient Power highlights findings from a paper authored by Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) and Komodo Health, that reveals significant gaps in genetic testing for ovarian cancer patients. Chad Ramsey, OCRA’s Vice President of Policy, spoke with Patient Power about the study’s results and the urgent need to close these gaps. … Continued

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Advocate’s Corner: April 2025

April 28, 2025

Spring is here—and so is appropriations season in Washington, DC. This month has brought key developments in both the FY26 federal budget process and state-level policy action that could impact gynecologic cancer research, prevention, and patient care. Here’s what advocates need to know: Draft Budget Proposal Would Eliminate Key CDC Cancer Programs A draft of the administration’s … Continued

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OCRA’s Early Career Investigator Grant Recipients

April 17, 2025

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is proud to support five outstanding scientists through our Early Career Investigator Grants, part of the $6 million in new research OCRA is funding in 2025. These grants are essential to ensure that promising researchers with an established commitment to ovarian and related gynecologic cancers can continue to focus their efforts on … Continued

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OCRA’s Online Seminar Shares Newest Information on Endometrial Cancer Biomarker Testing

April 9, 2025

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance hosted a free online seminar on April 9th titled “Endometrial Cancer: Understanding Biomarker Testing & Its Value in the Changing Treatment Landscape.” Dr. Ramez Eskander of UC San Diego Moores NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and Dr. Ann Klopp of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center answered questions live, discussing … Continued

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The Overview: March 2025

April 9, 2025

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s Vice President of Policy, Chad Ramsey, spoke with Ellen Bryan of WUSA-TV’s Great Day Washington, and shared important new findings from a paper co-authored by OCRA and Komodo Health.  The analysis reveals that nearly half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer don’t receive essential genetic testing, despite its impact on treatment and … Continued

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Press Release: Nearly Half of Women With Ovarian Cancer Are Not Receiving Critical Genetic Testing

March 25, 2025

DISPARITIES IN TESTING RATES AMONG OLDER WOMEN AND THOSE ON PUBLIC INSURANCE PERSIST  [New York, New York – March 25, 2025] – Nearly half of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are not receiving the genetic testing that could help guide treatment and improve outcomes, according to a new analysis released today by Ovarian Cancer Research … Continued

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