With the support of Children’s Cancer Research Fund, new discoveries continue building on the progress that’s been made in the field of childhood cancer.
Researchers strive to move the promising work being done in the lab to the patient’s bedside as quickly as possible so that more kids facing this devastating disease can have the chance at a cancer free future.
Innovative Brain Tumor Vaccine Offers New Hope
December 27, 2007 | Recent findings published in the Journal of Immunotherapy show promise in the fight against deadly brain tumors and potentially, other cancers as well.
Children's Cancer Research Fund Supported Doctors Present at Prestigious Industry Meeting
December 11, 2007 | Several University of Minnesota Cancer Center Researchers were asked to present their research findings at the annual American Society of Hematology meeting.
Dr. Julie Ross Testifies in Support of Childhood Cancer Research Network Before U.S. Senate Committee
November 1, 2007 | "We are on the cusp of finding out some important answers to what causes childhood cancer...".
University of Minnesota Performs First Systemic Therapy for Fatal Childhood Disease
November 1, 2007 | University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview physicians have performed the first bone marrow and cord blood transplant to treat recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB).
Groundbreaking University of Minnesota Study Has Potential to Improve Survival Rate for Blood Cancer Patients
September 5, 2007 | Researchers hope an experimental cellular therapy will improve overall survival rates for blood cancer patients. The therapy may also offer a new paradigm for treating autoimmune diseases .
Dr. Norma K.C. Ramsay/Children's Cancer Research Fund Lectureship Awarded to Katherine K. Matthay
September 5, 2007 | The Dr. Norma K.C. Ramsay/Children's Cancer Research Fund Lectureship series was established in August 2004 to recognize Dr. Ramsay's many contributions to the field of pediatric oncology and her distinguished service to the University of Minnesota and Children's Cancer Research Fund.
Research Shows Umbilical Cord Blood Comparable to Bone Marrow
June 8, 2007 | Cord blood is readily available; leukemia patients currently wait months for a matched bone marrow donor.
U of M Doctors Discover Treatment for Advanced ALD
February 19, 2007 | Researchers have made a major step forward in treating a devastating disease.
Dr. John Wagner Promotes Stem Cell Research to Congress
February 1, 2007 | Children’s Cancer Research Fund Chief Medical Advisor spoke to Congress about the need for increased funding for stem cell research.
Dr. Logan Spector Named First “Award for Excellence” Recipient
February 1, 2007 | A rising star in the field of epidemiology.
New Clinical Trial Aims to Reduce Risk of GVHD
January 12, 2007 | Doctors at the University of Minnesota have developed new treatments that may increase the chance of curing the most difficult to treat cancers.
Medical Advisor, Dr. Joe Neglia, named Magazine's Top Doctor
January 4, 2007 | An expert in the field of childhood cancer, Dr. Joe Neglia receives high honor.