Radiomics and Radiogenomics in Pediatric Neuro-oncology: A Review
The current era of advanced computing has allowed for the development and implementation of the field of radiomics. In pediatric neuro-oncology, radiomics has been applied in determination of…
First-of-its-Kind Open-Analysis Platform for Pediatric Brain Tumors Provides Robust Data Resource for Childhood Cancer Research
– Collaboration among CHOP, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, the Pacific Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium, and Children’s Brain Tumor Network paves the way for new collaborative models to accelerate discoveries…
Indigenous Inclusion in Sample-based Research
Not only should cultural literacy and respect be prioritized in our daily lives, but both tenets are necessary for quality medical research. The Children’s Brain Tumor Network…
Researchers Uncover New Understanding of Medulloblastoma in CBTN Datasets
Almost all of the DNA of the human genome is located on 23 pairs of chromosomes, each a long coil of a single tightly-wound DNA strand. When a…
CBTN’s Project Accelerate Speeds Up in 2022
Through tireless support and investment from patient families, advocates, and foundations, the Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) has transformed the landscape of pediatric brain tumor research across the…
CHOP-led Pediatric Hospital Network Receives Critical Government Support for Genetic Research of Pediatric Tumors
Project will allow thousands of tissue samples to be studied and provide an enormous level of insight into childhood cancer PHILADELPHIA, November 2, 2021 – Unlocking the genetic mysteries…
Hack-a-thon Reveals Unexpected Collaboration with Airline Industry
This article was originally published on Wednesday, October 27 as a guest blog entry in Cornerstone, a publication of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Research Institute. Editor’s Note: Since its…
Children’s Brain Tumor Network Hosts Annual Investigator Meeting
At each investigator meeting, CBTN presents the latest efforts to connect innovative research happening across its global network, creates opportunities to support young investigators, explores emerging areas of…
ACCELERATE Consortium and Pediatric Brain Tumors Across Appalachia
With its operations center housed at the Center for Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) is a…
NF2 Biosolutions
Background Neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disorder that is primarily characterized by noncancerous (benign) tumors of the nerves that transmit balance and sound impulses from the…