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 Alliance’s board of directors. An ovarian cancer survivor, Debra Birnbaum talks about what inspired her to join OCRA, and what she hopes to accomplish for those impacted by the disease.
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The Overview: February 2026
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