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Elias Sayour, MD, PhD

CureSearch for Children’s Cancer receives gift to support promising immunotherapy trial

February 8, 2021 / Childhood Cancer News, CureSearch News, CureSearch Updates, Press Releases, Research in the News, Research Updates

CureSearch for Children’s Cancer receives $1 million gift from Norcross Family Foundation Funds to support cutting-edge immunotherapy trial for pediatric high-grade glioma  Bethesda, MD – February 8, 2020  – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has received a $1 million gift from the Norcross Family Foundation in support of a first-in-human, phase I/II clinical trial testing an innovative personalized …

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Delivering measurable results in the form of new treatment options for children today

November 3, 2020 / Blog, Childhood Cancer News, CureSearch Updates, Research Updates

By Caitlyn Barrett, PhD – CureSearch National Director of Research & Programs At CureSearch, we’re focused on driving the most innovative new therapies towards clinical trials where they’ll directly impact children in treatment today. Simply put, if a project can’t reach the clinic in an accelerated timeframe, we don’t fund it. Our strategy is unique, and …

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Brenda Weigel

Dr. Brenda Weigel named Chair of CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council

January 15, 2021 / Blog, CureSearch Updates, Press Releases

Dr. Brenda Weigel named Chair of CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council  Bethesda, MD – August 26, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announces that Brenda Weigel, MD, has been appointed as the new chair of the CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council. The Council is comprised of best-in-class pediatric oncologists who set the academic priorities for CureSearch research initiatives and evaluate projects on …

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CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Announces Board of Directors Additions

November 3, 2020 / Blog, CureSearch Updates, Front Page Impact, Press Releases

Media Contact: Bailey Singletary240-235-2204Bailey.Singletary@curesearch.org Trent Demulling and David Whan Join CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Board of Directors BETHESDA, MD – August 14, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is pleased to announce the appointment of Trent Demulling and David Whan to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Demulling and Whan join a dedicated team focused …

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Jared Brancazio named new Chairman of the Board for CureSearch, aims to drive forward new treatments via collaboration and innovation

November 3, 2020 / Blog, CureSearch Updates

This month, Jared Brancazio takes the reins as CureSearch’s Chairman of the Board, bringing to the role a strategic vision centered on collaboration, innovation, and the importance of strong, diverse volunteer leadership. Brancazio, himself a cancer survivor, previously served as Board Treasurer.  “This is a significant moment in the history of our organization said Brancazio. “We’re truly poised to transform the way childhood cancer research is approached …

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Driving Childhood Cancer Treatments Forward: Announcing a New Partnership with FasterCures & Children’s Tumor Foundation

November 3, 2020 / Blog, Corporate Partners, CureSearch Updates

Today, we announce a new partnership with FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute, and the Children’s Tumor Foundation to identify deprioritized drugs that could benefit pediatric patients, and to create a new pediatric-focused pathway for development.    As an organization committed to accelerating the development of new childhood cancer treatments, we know that smarter research funding is just one part of the solution; long-term success will require …

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CureSearch Research Addresses Critical Unmet Need For Safe, Effective Pediatric Brain Cancer Treatments

November 3, 2020 / Blog, CureSearch Updates, Research Updates

CureSearch Research Funding DrivesNew Brain Cancer Treatments May is National Brain Tumor Awareness Month, highlighting a critical topic in the childhood cancer community as brain cancers account for 25% of all childhood and adolescent cancer diagnoses. Brain tumor types include medulloblastoma (the most common), high- and low-grade glioma, Primitive Neuro-Ectodermal Tumor (PNET), and ependymoma. At CureSearch, we’re dedicated to supporting families affected by brain cancer and to …

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Challenge 43

November 3, 2020 / Blog, CureSearch Updates

43 Miles in 43 Days for the 43 Children Diagnosed Each Day Challenge 43, CureSearch’s new virtual event, unites families, friends, and athletes from across the nation when we can’t all be together in person! Starting May 19, 2020 we will take on a 43 day, 43 mile challenge where every step brings us closer …

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Volunteer Week 2020

National Volunteer Week Spotlight: Industry Advisory Council champions pediatric drug development from within

November 3, 2020 / Blog, Childhood Cancer News, CureSearch Updates, Research Updates

As we work to find new and less-toxic treatments for pediatric cancers, we know that smarter research funding is just one part of the solution. Long-term solutions require a seismic shift in the existing pediatric drug development process. This change demands the strategic collaboration of all the players in the pediatric cancer ecosystem, including science, …

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Seymour Grant

CureSearch Announces $2.5 Million Grant Supporting First-In-Human Clinical Trial For Pediatric High-Grade Glioma Treatment

November 3, 2020 / Blog, CureSearch Updates, Press Releases, Research Updates

Promising immunotherapy addresses lack of effective treatments for deadly brain tumors Media Contact: Tiffani Copeland Vice President, Campaign Development & Communications CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Email: tiffani.copeland@curesearch.org Phone: (800) 458-6223 Bethesda, MD – March 30, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer has committed $2.5 million to fund a first-in-human, phase I/II clinical trial testing an innovative …

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