New administrations inevitably bring changes, both big and small. The top priority of OCRA’s Policy & Advocacy team remains the same—ensuring the voices of the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community are heard and the issues that impact our community are considered. Next month, OCRA’s Advocate Leaders will convene in Washington, DC to once again bring … Continued
In a new article from TheaterMania, ovarian cancer survivor and OCRA Advocate Leader Kristen Jantonio shares how her passion for theater has been a source of strength and inspiration since being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Through OCRA’s Advocate Leader program, she helps drive policy changes that support the gynecologic cancer community. Learn more in Playhouse Square’s Kristen … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian and related gynecologic cancer research, announced today the recipients of two prizes awarded for noteworthy work in the field of ovarian cancer research. One honoree received the 2024 Rosalind Franklin Prize for Excellence in Ovarian Cancer Research in recognition of his groundbreaking … Continued
Recent data from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2025 report, also covered by NPR, reveals that cancer diagnoses among younger women are increasing, with cancer incidence rates for women under 50 now 82% higher than those for men in the same age group. For more information, read “Cancer Incidence Rate for Women … Continued
OCRA Joins Forces With Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced that the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research will join with OCRA effective April 1, 2025. This historic collaboration unites two respected organizations committed to advancing research for a cure for ovarian and all gynecologic cancers. “OCRA has always … Continued
OCRA to Expand its Research Initiatives by Integrating Rivkin Center’s Legacy Efforts, Effective April 2025 NEW YORK, NY, January 28, 2025 – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s largest gynecologic cancer nonprofit, is proud to announce that the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research will combine with OCRA, effective April 1, 2025. This historic collaboration … Continued
In a new interview with journalist Marcel Clarke for Clarke’s Closer Look, OCRA grantee Dr. Daniel Heller of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center discusses how his lab is utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a cutting-edge blood test to detect ovarian cancer at its earliest stages. This OCRA-funded study is in partnership with Microsoft AI … Continued
Happy New Year from OCRA’s Policy and Advocacy Team! As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. Each year brings fresh opportunities to drive meaningful change for the ovarian and gynecologic cancer community, and we couldn’t do it without you. Update … Continued
In a new interview with journalist Marcel Clarke, OCRA’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, discusses the importance of ovarian cancer risk awareness and prevention. The interview appears on Clarke’s Closer Look.
[New York, NY – January 15, 2025] – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) proudly announces the extraordinary success of its 2024 year-end fundraising campaign, surpassing its $2 million goal and marking a transformative milestone in its mission to eradicate ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. Fueled by the generosity and unwavering support of donors, this achievement … Continued
A study recently published in Science Advances and supported in part by Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance has advanced scientists’ understanding of how to potentially overcome immune evasion in ovarian cancer. The research team involved current and former Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center researchers, including OCRA grantee Melica Brodeur MD, MSc, now at McGill University, who … Continued
More than 60 gynecologic cancer patients and survivors came together at the end of December for holiday merriment, celebrating of participants’ triumphs, and embracing the new year during a special session of Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s online expressive arts series facilitated by our oncology social workers. Ahead of this Express Yourself session, which centered on … Continued
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