Nearly 500 people have already registered for OCRA’s International Gynecologic Cancer Conference®—the largest conference dedicated to the gynecologic cancer community—taking place on September 16–17. The conference is free, online, and open to all, and will include programming for ovarian, endometrial, cervical, and rare gynecologic cancers. For the first time, each of these diseases will have a dedicated Ask the Experts session. Learn … Continued
We Believe There’s a Better Way to Do Research So we created it. OCRA has launched the most ambitious initiative in our history. We believe it represents a fundamentally new way for research to work—one with the potential to accelerate discovery in gynecologic cancers while serving as a model for breakthroughs across all diseases. We … Continued
Accelerating the Mission: OCRA President & CEO Audra Moran Named a Crain’s 2026 Notable Leader in Health Care Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is proud to share that President and CEO Audra Moran has been named a Crain’s New York Business 2026 Notable Leader in Health Care—an annual recognition honoring executives whose leadership, innovation, and … Continued
OCRA’s Annual Advocacy Day Draws Survivors and Caregivers from Across the Country More than 120 gynecologic cancer survivors, caregivers, researchers and supporters from nearly forty states filled the halls of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 17—dressed in teal, the color of ovarian cancer awareness—as Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) held its annual Spring Advocacy Day. The … Continued
Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) has announced a collaboration with OPERATION WIPE OUT, an initiative that has demonstrated meaningful success reducing cervical cancer risk in Alabama through prevention-focused education and access to care. Drawing on this proven public-health framework, OCRA will adapt and expand the model nationwide—bringing practical, evidence-based cervical cancer prevention strategies to communities … Continued
Friends: This has been a pivotal year for Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA), defined by powerful forward momentum—from launching the Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium to preparing the Community Accelerated Research Exchange for its debut, expanding essential support and education programs, and establishing our new Center for Public Policy. These developments, along with the progress highlighted below, signal a turning … Continued
Friends: September was nothing short of extraordinary. Our community came together with passion and purpose for Ovarian & Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and together we not only met our fundraising goal but exceeded it — raising more than $370,000 to power research, strengthen patient support, and amplify advocacy for those who need it most. Throughout the month, … Continued
September is Ovarian and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month — a time for our community to unite, raise awareness, and push forward in the search for better treatments and cures. As the world’s largest organization dedicated to fighting ovarian and all gynecologic cancers on all fronts, Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) is setting out to raise $300,000 this … Continued
OCRA Rivkin Family SummeRun Raises Over $320,000 for Research More than 900 participants gathered at Seattle’s Seward Park for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, raising more than $320,000 to advance innovative ovarian cancer research. Now in its 32nd year, the beloved 5K run/walk brought together survivors, families, friends, and supporters—all united in … Continued
OCRA Featured in Fortune Article on Surgery That Reduces Ovarian Cancer Risk Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s (OCRA) leadership in raising awareness about opportunistic salpingectomy—a simple procedure that can significantly reduce the risk of ovarian cancer—is at the center of a new Fortune article. The story features a personal perspective from journalist and breast cancer survivor … Continued
Global Collaborative Research Push Resonates Across Airwaves The launch of the Global Ovarian Cancer Research Consortium has garnered significant media attention, with coverage appearing on NBC News Radio, FOX 5 Washington D.C., KUNS-TV Seattle, WRC-TV Washington D.C. (NBC), WJFF-FM New York (NPR affiliate), and FemTech Insider, among others. The Consortium’s inaugural initiative is a new AI Accelerator Grant — a … Continued
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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