The Overview: November 2024

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 Ovarian Cancer Action, convened experts to discuss the latest advancements in ovarian cancer research and explore new avenues for collaboration that could accelerate the search for a cure.

“International cooperation is so key, especially in this era of big data and AI,” said Moran. “That’s how we’re going to move the science forward faster.”

GivingTuesday is December 3rd

A global day of giving is around the corner, and you can help OCRA kick off our important year-end fundraising campaign by making an early gift today and posting on social media on December 3rd. A generous OCRA board member will match donations, dollar for dollar, up to $500,000.

Advocate’s Corner

As the federal government prepares for post-election transitions in 2025, OCRA’s Advocate Leaders and policy team are urgently pushing Congress to finalize the research and education budgets that will have profound impacts on the gynecologic cancer community in the coming year.

OCRA is also tracking new appointments in administration and what they may mean for our 2025 efforts.

OCRA Heroes: In the News

OCRA supporters made the news with their efforts to fuel research and awareness. Learn about ovarian cancer survivor Joyce Casertino who turned sweet treats into enduring support as featured on WNYT-TV, and OCRA’s Ovarian Cycle Rio Grande Valley event, where participants pedaled for progress, as featured on KVEO-TV.