$1,100,000 for Beat Childhood Cancer Research!
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Endowment Gift Establishes Haworth Family Pediatric Oncology Innovative Therapeutics Clinic at Helen Devos Children’s Hospital
Children fighting cancer have new hope thanks to an endowment gift from Dick and Ethie Haworth to the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation. Their major gift establishes the Haworth Family[...]
Research: Beat Childhood Cancer
The Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium is a team of hospitals in US/Canada/Brazil/Spain bringing Precision Medicine, new trials and hope to children with cancer!
We are excited to share that “Strengthening Individual Patient Treatment Prediction in Precision Oncology: The Case for a National Evidence Infrastructure” is now published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO).
At Beat Childhood Cancer, we see every day that every child's cancer is unique. Precision medicine has helped us identify the molecular differences that drive disease, but the next frontier is even more ambitious: learning from every patient to better predict which treatment strategy is most likely to succeed for the next child.
This paper advocates for a national evidence infrastructure that integrates genomic, clinical, and outcomes data to support individualized treatment prediction and accelerate therapeutic innovation. As we continue building platforms that connect patients, providers, researchers, and data, we believe the future of cancer care lies in transforming information into actionable knowledge.
We are especially grateful to Dr. Paulovich and the outstanding multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, data scientists, and patient advocates whose vision and collaboration helped bring this publication forward. It is a privilege to contribute alongside such dedicated leaders who are advancing the future of precision oncology.
The era of predictive precision oncology is just beginning, and we are thankful to be part of what comes next for children with cancer and patients everywhere.
ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JCO-26-00797
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Day 30 and the final day of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. 💛
Some of the few faces of the many children who inspire us.
They are Warriors. They are Mighty. They are Brave. They are Resilient. They are Hope.
Today marks the end of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, but not the end of our fight. Every child deserves a future free from cancer.
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🎗️ Day 29 of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
Meet Nate and learn about his personal childhood cancer journey, from patient to advocate for the next generation of children facing cancer. Today, Nate shares how his own experiences inspired a passion for research and ultimately led him to join the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium Lab as a Research Technician. His story is a powerful reminder that survivors don't just overcome cancer, they often help shape the future of pediatric cancer research.
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Day 28: Meet Tonia!
While her work may happen behind the scenes, Tonia plays a critical role in helping the Consortium move its mission forward. From managing grants and contracts to overseeing financial processes and resources, she helps ensure that the infrastructure supporting our work is strong, responsible, and sustainable.
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re grateful for the many people who contribute to the mission in different ways. Tonia’s expertise, dedication, and stewardship help make that mission possible.
Hear Tonia’s thoughts on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛🎗️
Day 26 of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month 💛
This week, Divya and Riley attended the 35th SOCRA Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, joining clinical research professionals from across the country for three days of education, networking, and professional development.
They presented a poster on our “Biospecimen Quality Oversight in a Multi-Site Pediatric Oncology Consortium: Challenges, Strategies, and Lessons Learned”.
Advancing pediatric cancer research requires more than innovative science. It depends on well-trained research teams who continuously learn, collaborate, and share best practices to bring safe, high-quality clinical trials to children and families. Opportunities like the SOCRA Annual Meeting help strengthen the skills and partnerships that drive progress in childhood cancer research.
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Day 25: From Patient to Discovery
Many of the children and families who visit our Pediatric Oncology Translational Research Lab (POTRL) have made an important contribution to pediatric cancer research by donating samples to help advance scientific discovery. We love having the opportunity to welcome them into the lab, show them where samples are carefully stored and studied, and share the incredible work being done behind the scenes.
These visits help connect families with the research they make possible every day. It is inspiring to show them how their participation contributes to a growing body of knowledge that is helping researchers better understand childhood cancers and develop new treatments for future patients. We are deeply grateful to every child and family who partners with us in the fight against pediatric cancer. 🎗️🔬💛
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