Project Description
Updates from the CBTP Lab
The lab team at the Children’s Brain Tumor Project is working at an unprecedented pace in order to advance cures. Our team is focused on two strategic paths forward: (1) basic research toward breakthrough discoveries, and (2) translational research that will enable us to bring those discoveries to clinic.
“No Laughing Matter” is October 14
September 21, 2025 - Seventh annual comedy night fundraiser honoring Nancy Goodman will be held Tuesday, October 14, at the New York Athletic Club.
Long-Standing Consortium, PBTC, Loses Federal Funding
August 28, 2025 - The New York Times reported that the National Cancer Institute will end funding for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) — a network that has led groundbreaking early-phase clinical trials for children with brain tumors since 1999.
Dr. Andrew Garton Co-Authors Paper in Neuro-Oncology Advances
August 11, 2025 - New findings on DIPG disease progression published in Neurooncology Advances.
Family Council Meeting 2025
April 24 - Announcing the 2025 annual Family Council Meeting on Monday, June 2. If you have been impacted by a pediatric brain tumor diagnosis and interested in research updates, we hope you will join us!
2025 United Airlines NYC Half Results
April 8, 2025 - United Airlines NYC Half Participants Raise $75K for the CBTP.
Brain Tumor Dad, Greg Mellilo Shares Story with Michael Strahan
MARCH 7, 2025 - Michael Strahan appeared on the Kelly Clarkson Show to share about his daughter Isabella's battle with a brain tumor among other things. Another brain tumor dad who we adore, Greg, took the opportunity to share his story with Michael, and share an embrace.