THE OVARIAN CANCER NATIONAL ALLIANCE and the OVARIAN CANCER RESEARCH FUND announced a merger, forming the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance. The new body will be the largest global organization dedicated to advancing ovarian cancer research.
“The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance believes we can gain more ground together, fighting disease through a ‘one-stop shop’ approach to research, advocacy, education and awareness,” said OCRFA President and CEO Audra Moran. “The formation of OCRFA will propel ovarian cancer prevention and treatment forward at an accelerated pace.”
Between the two organizations, nearly $70 million has been invested over the past 22 years in research grants to diagnose, treat and cure ovarian cancer.
“This merger will unite the ovarian cancer community under one strong voice. OCRFA is committed to continuing and expanding the many patient-centered programs begun by both the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund in the past, including, the Ovarian Cancer National Conference, Survivors Teaching Students and Woman to Woman,” said OCRFA Executive Vice President Calaneet Balas.
