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American Brain Tumor Association Invests $1.1 Million Across 18 Research Projects to Accelerate Brain Tumor Research for Adults and Children
As the nation’s first nonprofit organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing education and information on all tumor types, the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) today announced its
American Brain Tumor Association Names Jim Reilly Chair of the Board of Directors
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), the first national advocacy organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing education and information on all tumor types, announced today the appointment
Brain Tumor Funders’ Collaborative Announces $3 Million in Grants
Funding Will Support 4 Collaborative Teams to Help Bridge the Translational Gap in Brain Cancer Research CHICAGO, January 17 – The Brain Tumor Funders’ Collaborative (BTFC) – six funders of
American Brain Tumor Association Accepting Grant Applications for the 2019 Medical Student Summer Fellowship Program
CHICAGO, December 5 – The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), the nation’s first nonprofit organization dedicated to brain tumor education and research, has started accepting grant applications for its Medical
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We Built a Bigger Boat!
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Larry loved his fiery, redheaded wife, Lynn. But when Lynn was diagnosed with glioblastoma (GBM), he knew things had to change. It was his turn to take care of his wife and build a bigger boat for them both. In recognition of Caregiver Awareness Month, he wants to share his story.
Exploring Potential Treatments for GBM
Morgan Schrock, DVM, PhD’s first career was a veterinarian, but she later found her second career in brain tumor research. As a postdoctoral scientist at The Ohio State University Department
Breaking Barriers with Drug Combination Therapy
Trang Nguyen, PhD says the blessing and curse of the brain and solving diseases that impact this important organ is the blood-brain barrier. This barrier is a selective and filtering
MindMatters | November 2020
This month’s MindMatters features raw stories that highlight the lives of brain tumor patients, caregivers and researchers touched by the ABTA. Get inspired and join the community striving for change with this unforgiving disease.
Speeding Up Breakthroughs for Brain Tumors
Research is an iterative process, where experiments need time to ensure results are accurate. But Stephanie Seidlits, PhD is heading up a research lab at the University of California, Los
MindMatters | October 2020
ABTA hosted a trifecta of virtual community events, conferences and meetings in October to bring the latest in brain tumor treatment, care and research to the brain tumor community. Check out these stories about the ABTA National Conference, AARN 9th Annual Meeting and the first-ever BT5K Your Way virtual event.