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
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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
Amazon MGM Studios’ Debra Birnbaum Joins Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Board of Directors
New York, NY – June 10, 2024 – Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), the world’s largest organization dedicated to advancing research into ovarian and related gynecologic cancers and supporting patients, … Continued
The Overview: May 2024
News Story Shows How OCRA’s Survivors Teaching Students Program Teaches Medical Students the Human Side of Ovarian Cancer Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s healthcare education program was featured by News 12 Brooklyn for teaching … Continued
OCRA’s 2024 Grantees: Health Equity Research Grants
OCRA’s Health Equity Research Grants for 2024 are dedicated to advancing equity in care of ovarian and related gynecologic cancers, addressing deep disparities in early diagnosis, access to care, and … Continued
Advocate’s Corner: May 2024
The Ann Kolker Advocacy fellowship commemorates the legacy of Ann Kolker, a pioneering health policy advocate and a founder of Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, which later became Ovarian Cancer Research … Continued
OCRA’s Survivors Teaching Students Shows SUNY Downstate Medical Students the Human Side of Ovarian Cancer (Video)
(From Marissa Joy Santorelli, News 12 Brooklyn, May 13, 2024) Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance partnered with SUNY Downstate Medical School to teach health care students things they won’t learn in … Continued
The Overview: April 2024
Save the Date for OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference OCRA’s annual conference returns September 25th – 27th with more expert presentations, interactive sessions, resources, and community connections to empower and inspire those facing gynecologic … Continued
Advocate’s Corner: April 2024
OCRA’s Advocate Leader committees gathered last week to strategize and mobilize for impactful change. Each committee aims to make strides in specific areas of focus. Our committees will continue to … Continued
OCRA Launches Innovative “Find a Doctor” Tool to Empower Patients Nationwide
[New York, New York April 9, 2024] – Today, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) proudly unveiled its latest innovation in supporting individuals affected by ovarian cancer: the “Find a Doctor” … Continued