If a child’s life was in danger you would do something, wouldn’t you?
The Children’s Brain Tumor Project Weill Cornell Medicine is proud to present this powerful public service announcement (PSA). The PSA, produced and funded by the generosity of DDB Health, is intended to raise awareness of the traumatic outcomes for far too many children diagnosed with brain tumors every year, and demand action by encouraging viewers to donate.
You can do something to help. The generous gifts of our supporters allow our neuroscientists/researchers to continue their important work.
If a child’s life was in danger you would do something, wouldn’t you?
The “Do Something” campaign was designed to encourage action against pediatric brain tumors.
LATEST NEWS
Our Results are Powered by Families
GC GLOBAL AWARDS CBTP $100,000
February 1, 2026 - Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have received a $100,000 grant from the GC Global consortium to study diffuse pediatric brain tumors, including gliomatosis cerebri. The project will develop standardized tools combining imaging and molecular data to better understand how these tumors spread through the brain.
CED Trial Funding from Cure Starts Now
APRIL 15, 2026 -Dr. Mark Souweidane has received a grant from The Cure Starts Now Foundation and partners to support a Phase 1a clinical trial testing 177Lu-DTPA-omburtamab in children and young adults with DMG, including DIPG. This next-generation approach combines precision radioimmunotherapy with real-time imaging to evaluate safety, dosing, and drug distribution in the tumor.
Cancer Research
MAY 24, 2026 - A new study was published in Cancer Research highlighting how limited genetic ancestral diversity in preclinical models may influence treatment and outcomes in pediatric brain tumor patients. The authors call for more inclusive research systems to ensure future therapies are effective for all children.
Join us at the Cristian Rivera Foundation 5K Walk/Run
March 20, 2026 - The annual Cristian Rivera Foundation 5K Walk/Run will be held in Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx, NY
“No Laughing Matter” is October 22
March 18, 2026 - Save the Date for our eighth annual comedy night fundraiser on Thursday, October 22, at the New York Athletic Club.
ABOUT US
Our unique approach is based on four pillars of cutting-edge research.
ABOUT US
Our unique approach is based on four pillars of cutting-edge research.
POWERED BY FAMILIES
The project is “powered by families” – donations come from the families, friends, and supporters of the children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with these tumors. In the absence of major funding from government agencies or major foundations, the Children’s Brain Tumor Project is supported by those with the most at stake in this battle.
Research News
Peer-reviewed publications validate research findings because they subject the authors scholarly work to a high level of scrutiny from other experts in the field who evaluate whether an article is suitable for publication. The sheer volume of published work from the team at the Children’s Brain Tumor Project is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our lab team.
Other research news such as awards, collaborations, annual reports and point-of-view articles can also be found here.