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
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
Join us Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for a FREE online seminar to learn about the importance of genetics and biomarkers on the treatment of endometrial cancer. This comprehensive program will cover essential topics including the difference between genetics and biomarkers, what tests are most effective in understanding treatment options, which testing is needed at diagnosis vs. recurrence, … Continued
A Year of Progress: Advances in the Fight Against Ovarian and All Gynecologic Cancers This year, your support enabled Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) to make incredible strides in research, advocacy, and patient support for those facing ovarian and all gynecologic cancers. With your help, we expanded our support programs, fostered critical collaborations, and continued … Continued
International Forum on Ovarian Cancer Aims to Accelerate Progress Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) President and CEO Audra Moran, along with members of the OCRA team, joined leading scientists and non-profit executives from across the globe this October at the Helene Harris Memorial Trust (HHMT) International Forum on Ovarian Cancer. This prestigious conference, organized by … Continued
BlackDoctor.org Introduces Video Series in Partnership with OCRA A new video series from BlackDoctor.org in collaboration with Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance is giving voice to the experiences of Black women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In the first five episodes, Tiffani, Vernelia, Camille, and Kristen, members of OCRA’s community, talk candidly about navigating diagnosis, treatment, and changing … Continued
Help OCRA Make an Impact for Ovarian Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. As the largest non-profit in the world combating ovarian and gynecologic cancers, OCRA is committing to raise $300,000 this September to accelerate progress in research, advocate for our community, and continue … Continued
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. Gillian Hanley, spoke with Fortune Magazine about why knowing one’s risk and taking preventative action, such as fallopian tube removal at the time of planned … Continued
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 of Directors. Birnbaum is an accomplished multi-platform content creator and media strategist with over 20 years of experience covering news and entertainment, and the current global … Continued
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 SUNY Downstate Medical School students things they won’t learn in a textbook. “The textbook can only do so much. It can tell you statistics, it … Continued
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 cancer. OCRA’s online conference is the largest and longest-running conference focused on ovarian cancer, and now offers expanded sessions on related gynecologic cancers. Join people … Continued
OCRA’s Advocates Push for Critical Legislative Action at Spring Advocacy Day More than 140 advocates, representing 37 states and 107 congressional districts, met virtually with nearly 180 congressional offices last week to request increased federal funding around vital ovarian and related gynecologic cancer programs. Chad Ramsey, OCRA’s Vice President of Policy, takes you behind the … Continued
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