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.
Dr. Souweidane Contributes to Manuscript on Germ Cell Tumors
Nov 1, 2021 - Dr. Mark Souweidane contributed to a peer-reviewed article on intracranial germ cell tumors published in Neurooncology.
JNS Pediatrics August 2021
Aug 17, 2021 - Designing new routes of administration for drugs to inoperable brain tumors is central to the mission of the Children’s Brain Tumor Project. A major advance forward in these efforts was recently published from Dr. Greenfield’s group in the August issue of Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.
Dr. Souweidane Presents at ASCO 2021
June 4, 2021 - Dr. Mark Souweidane, in partnership with Y-mAbs Therapeutics, presented interim phase 1 dose-escalation data for omburtamab for DIPG at virtual ASCO conference.
Charlie’s Story
Dec 23, 2020 - A patient of Dr. Mark Souweidane, Charlie tells the story of his diagnosis in his own words. We invite you to join us as we Light up the Lab in celebration of our heroes.
Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Honors Dr. Mark Souweidane
Sept. 17, 2020 - Dr. Mark Souweidane is presented with the Pioneer Award for Pediatric Neurosurgery at the CBTF's 18th Annual Dreams and Promise virtual benefit.
HayesTough Foundation Brings Hope to Children with CPC
Sept. 15, 2020 - A generous gift from the HayesTough Foundation will enable Dr. Mark Souweidane and his team take the final steps necessary toward launching the first-ever phase 1 clinical trial specifically designed for children with choroid plexus carcinoma.