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Dr. Brenda Weigel named Chair of CureSearch Scientific Advisory Council

August 26, 2020 November 3, 2020 / 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

August 14, 2020 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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An Innovative Treatment Approach for DIPG: CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Partners with SebastianStrong Foundation to Fund Promising New Research

July 30, 2020 November 3, 2020 / Press Releases, Research Updates

Contact: Tiffani CopelandSenior Vice President, Development & CommunicationsCureSearch for Children’s CancerEmail: tiffani.copeland@curesearch.org Bethesda, MD – July 30, 2020 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, in partnership with the SebastianStrong Foundation, has awarded a $225,000 Young Investigator grant to Yale Cancer Center’s Dr. Ranjith Menon Muraleedharan, who will develop a new treatment approach for diffuse intrinsic pontine …

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

March 27, 2020 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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CureSearch to Distribute New Barbie Doll to Children Affected by Cancer

February 25, 2020 November 3, 2020 / Childhood Cancer News, Corporate Partners, CureSearch Updates, Press Releases

Mattel Children’s Foundation creates special doll to help children cope with hair loss Contact: Nancy Molenda, Executive Director, Mattel Children’s Foundation & Corporate Philanthropynancy.molenda@mattel.com Tessa Gatz, Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s Cancertessa.gatz@curesearch.org Bethesda, MD – February 25, 2020 – Through a longstanding partnership with the Mattel Children’s Foundation, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is proud …

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CureSearch Ultimate Hike program celebrates 10 years of telling children’s cancer to “take a hike.”

February 20, 2020 November 3, 2020 / Blog, CureSearch Updates, Press Releases

Registration is now open for the 2020 hike events Contact: Brecka Putnam, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer630-957-8003brecka.putnam@curesearch.org Bethesda, MD – February 19, 2020 – Ten years ago, a small team of hikers began training for the first Ultimate Hike, preparing to trek 28.3 miles in one day while raising funds to support CureSearch for Children’s Cancer and …

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CureSearch Announces $450,000 in New Research Funding to Drive Innovative Treatments for Pediatric Neuroblastoma and MPNST

October 28, 2019 November 3, 2020 / Blog, CureSearch Updates, Press Releases, Research Updates

Contact:Tessa Gatz, Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s CancerPhone: (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org Bethesda, MD – October 28, 2019 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is proud to announce funding for two CureSearch Young Investigator Awards supporting promising new therapies for pediatric neuroblastoma and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST). Each project will receive $225,000 over three years …

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CureSearch Announces $1.2 Million Grant Supporting New CAR T-cell Therapy for DIPG

September 17, 2019 November 3, 2020 / Blog, Childhood Cancer News, CureSearch Updates, Front Page Impact, Press Releases, Research Updates

Contact: Tessa GatzDirector of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s CancerPhone: (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org PICI co-funded grant will support clinical trial testingnew treatment for deadly pediatric brain tumor Bethesda, MD – September 17, 2019 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announces its 2019 Catapult Award has been granted to immunologist Crystal Mackall, MD. Co-funded by the Parker …

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Busy Bee And CureSearch Partner To Support Children’s Cancer Research

August 1, 2019 November 3, 2020 / Blog, Corporate Partners, Press Releases

Contact: Megan Forcey Director of Advertising & E-commerce, Busy Bee Phone: (352) 339-9721 | Megan.Forcey@BusyBee.rocks Tessa Gatz Director of Communications, CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Phone: (240) 235-2204 | tessa.gatz@curesearch.org Travel plaza purchases can help fund new, less-toxic treatment options for kids Bethesda, MD – August 1, 2019 – Johnson & Johnson, Inc is proud to …

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CureSearch for Children’s Cancer Announces Research Award Opportunities in 2019

June 3, 2019 November 3, 2020 / Childhood Cancer News, CureSearch Updates, Press Releases, Research Updates

Media Contact: Caitlyn Barrett National Director, Research and Programs Phone: (240) 235-2215 | caitlyn.barrett@curesearch.org CureSearch for Children’s Cancer AnnouncesResearch Award Opportunities Up to $5 million in research awards will accelerate the development of better, less-toxic children’s cancer treatments Bethesda, MD – June 3, 2019 – CureSearch for Children’s Cancer announced a request for applications (RFA) …

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