The Blog
The Children’s Cancer Therapy Development Institute was created with one aim: to make childhood cancer universally survivable, regardless of diagnosis.
Science Nonfiction: Dina, Hepatoblastoma & Visiting Family Inspiration
Science Nonfiction: By Dina Kats One of the most rewarding things about working at cc-TDI is our community spirit. This past month I got to meet two hepatoblastoma families, the Wilcocks and the Stiversons. It was an honor to hear their stories, present my work, and...
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The Beautiful Brain: Art and Science Converge
Guest post by summer intern, Kelley Traller. Artwork by Kelley as well! My name is Kelley Traller, and I am an intern here at cc-TDI. For the past 6 weeks, I have been researching DIPG, a rare pediatric glioma found in the brainstem. When I first started my...
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Science Nonfiction: Ken, Rhabdomyosarcoma & Differentiation Therapy
Each week we will be featuring the work of a scientist on the cc-TDI team to give you a view into the lab and an update on our progress. While some might argue that the Science Fiction genre is the most imaginative view of the scientific universe, we would argue that...
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Science Nonfiction: Andy, Wilms Tumor, Dad Turned Cancer Researcher
Each week we will be featuring the work of a scientist on the cc-TDI team to give you a view into the lab and an update on our progress. While some might argue that the Science Fiction genre is the most imaginative view of the scientific universe, we would argue that...
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Iron Matt grant awarded to pursue gene target for DIPG
cc-TDI receives grant from Iron Matt to pursue promising new gene target for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma The Matthew “Iron Matt” Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors has awarded a grant to Dr. Noah Berlow at the Children’s Cancer Therapy Development...
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3 Wishes For Humanity: Io & Kimmi’s Wishes
We asked the kids and young adults from our community who have been touched by cancer to share their three wishes for humanity. Their responses were beautiful. We channel this perspective, energy and strength each day into our work to make childhood cancer universally...
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Groundbreaking International Family Collaboration To Drive Rhabdomyosarcoma Research
In a groundbreaking collaboration, 10 family groups from around the world have raised $250,000 to fund the preclinical validation of a key drug discovered in a 640,000 drug screen for rhabdomoysarcoma. In the following guest blog post by Eva's mom and Braver,...
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Science Nonfiction: Samuel, Quail Eggs & Macy Easom
Each week we will be featuring the work of a scientist on the cc-TDI team to give you a view into the lab and an update on our progress. While some might argue that the Science Fiction genre is the most imaginative view of the scientific universe, we would argue that...
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3 Wishes For Humanity: Phoenix
We asked the kids from our community who have been touched by cancer to share their 3 wishes for humanity. Their responses were beautiful. #letsdobetter Phoenix's Wishes Share food and supplies evenly. Everyone is equal. More people communicate in person. Phones away...
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Science Nonfiction: Ali, DIPG, Tumor Cell Hotel
Each week we will be featuring the work of a scientist on the cc-TDI team to give you a view into the lab and an update on our progress. While some might argue that the Science Fiction genre is the most imaginative view of the scientific universe, we would argue that...
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3 Wishes For Humanity: Shane, Chase & Ella
We asked the kids from our community who have been touched by cancer to share their three wishes for humanity. Their responses were beautiful. We channel this perspective, energy and strength each day into our work to make childhood cancer universally survivable....
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Science Nonfiction: Cora, Family Inspiration & ERMS
Each week we will be featuring the work of a scientist on the cc-TDI team to give you a view into the lab and an update on our progress. While some might argue that the Science Fiction genre is the most imaginative view of the scientific universe, we would argue that...
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Science Nonfiction: Naren, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Entinostat
Each week we will be featuring the work of a scientist on the cc-TDI team to give you a view into the lab and an update on our progress. While some might argue that the Science Fiction genre is the most imaginative view of the scientific universe, we would argue that...
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Emperor Science Award winner working with cc-TDI
In 2015, PBS LearningMedia & Stand Up To Cancer teamed up to create the Emperor Science Award to cultivate the next generation of cancer researchers in conjunction with the launch of the PBS Ken Burns documentary, "Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies, A Film by Barak...
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Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity
Are you a PhD muscle, neuroscience or stem cell biologist interested in changing paradigms and outcomes for childhood cancers? cc-TDI offers a mentored research experience in a multidisciplinary setting of biologist and engineers, nestled in a facility minutes from...
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