Advocate’s Corner: August 2024
Last month, we updated you on the U.S. House of Representatives’ progress on FY2025 appropriations bills, which mostly held good news for programs related to ovarian cancer funding. Those programs … Continued
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September is Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
September is our time to spread the word about ovarian cancer risk and prevention, rally for more scientific research, and make progress toward a cure for ovarian and related gynecologic … Continued
The Overview: July 2024
Fortune Magazine Shares OCRA’s Lifesaving Ovarian Cancer Prevention Message In light of Chris Evert’s ovarian cancer diagnosis, OCRA’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, and OCRA’s Scientific Advisory Committee member Dr. … Continued
Advocate’s Corner: July 2024
Last month, we updated you on recent reports indicating that the House Committee on Appropriations was considering significant cuts to health-related programs, sparking concerns that these potential cuts could impair … Continued
OCRA’s 2024 Grantees: Mentored Investigator Grants
OCRA’s 2024 Mentored Investigator Grants are supporting fresh perspectives and approaches to end ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. This year’s grants are awarded to 5 exceptional young researchers who are … Continued
Variety Reports on Debra Birnbaum’s Appointment to OCRA Board of Directors
In an article titled “Amazon MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum Joins Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Board,” Variety editor William Earl writes about MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum’s appointment to Ovarian Cancer Research … Continued
OCRA’s Sarah DeFeo Speaks with Fortune Magazine on Preventative Action
In light of Chris Evert’s ovarian cancer diagnosis, OCRA’s Chief Program Officer, Sarah DeFeo, spoke with Fortune Magazine about why knowing risk and taking preventative action can save lives, and … Continued
The Overview: June 2024
Amazon MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum, Media Visionary & Ovarian Cancer Survivor, Joins OCRA Board of Directors Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is proud to announce that Debra Birnbaum has joined its Board … Continued
Advocate’s Corner: June 2024
June is Uterine Cancer Awareness Month and OCRA is dedicated to fighting on behalf of not only the ovarian cancer community but the entire gynecologic cancer community. Uterine cancer is … Continued
Bringing Community Together for the Cause
The potential to help even one person serves as a powerful motivator for ovarian cancer survivor Marlynn Olivarez and gym owner Krista Iglesias Thomas, two OCRA Heroes who are wholeheartedly … Continued
OCRA’s 2024 Grantees: Early Career Investigator Grants
OCRA’s 2024 Early Career Investigator Grants are awarded to 8 outstanding young researchers with a strong commitment to ending ovarian and related gynecologic cancers. These grants fund innovative projects, and … Continued
Debra Birnbaum’s Appointment to OCRA Board of Directors: Media Coverage
Media outlets including Los Angeles Times, The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo! Life, and more, have covered the news of Amazon MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum joining the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) … Continued