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.
The University of Minnesota receives $65 million for cancer research
April 11, 2008 | John Hallberg, Children’s Cancer Research Fund Chief Executive Officer stated, “This is an incredible opportunity for Children’s Cancer Research Fund and our mission to eradicate childhood cancer. With the long-term financial commitment from the Masons paired with the dedicated support of our donors, the Masonic Cancer Center can continue its excellence in recruiting tremendous doctors and researchers along with accelerating the development of innovative therapies for children and adults afflicted with cancer.”
The $65 million gift given over 15 years will allow the Masonic Cancer Center to expand its work, including bringing more world-class research to clinical practice for improved cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Researchers will also be able to expand studies of cancer survivorship to better understand and address care for people living with cancer.
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Survivors May Develop Problems Later
April 11, 2008 | Children’s Cancer Research Fund Medical Advisor, Joseph Neglia and colleagues recently published research findings on the long-term health and outcomes of childhood ALL survivors. Findings were published in Blood, March 31, 200 .
Television Station Features Stories of Childhood Cancer Survivors
March 20, 2008 | The KS95 for Kids Radiothon raised more than $850,000 in support of groundbreaking research happening in childhood cancer. Two childhood cancer survivors featured in the KS95 for Kids Radiothon had their story told on KSTP-TV.
Drs. Joe Neglia and Christopher Moertel Named Magazines Top Doctors
January 7, 2008 | Physicians with Children's Cancer Research Fund involvement receive high honor.
Recent Advances Lead University of Minnesota to Attempt New Therapy for Tay-Sachs
January 4, 2008 | 22-month-old Tay-Sachs patient travels from California to receive new drug combination and umbilical cord blood transplant at the University of Minnesota.
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.
Local NFL Alumni Chapter to Partner with Children's Cancer Research Fund
November 16, 2006 | NFL Alumni join the battle against childhood cancer.
U of M Study Finds Children with Leukemia Living Longer
November 2, 2006 | Comprehensive study follows survivors who were diagnosed and treated for AML as children and young adults.
U of M Doctors Are Pioneering New Treatments for Leukemia
October 15, 2006 | The University of Minnesota is turning science discoveries into treatments that offer patients the hope of a cure.
Childhood Cancer Survivors Require Special Care
October 1, 2006 | Research into the long term effects of cancer is currently underway to help guide the care of childhood cancer survivors.
Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated with Radiation Have Increased Tumor Risk
September 20, 2006 | A University of Minnesota study finds that survivors of childhood cancer who received radiation treatment have an increased risk of brain and spinal column tumors.
U of M Develops Long-Awaited Mouse Model for Infant Leukemia
June 28, 2006 | The model opens the door to further investigation into a rare and often fatal blood cancer.
Ross Named Board Chief Medical Advisor
February 1, 2006 | Epidemiology Chair of Children's Oncology Group is named Children's Cancer Research Fund Chief Medical Advisor.
Wagner Named Chief Medical Advisor
January 9, 2006 | Internationally recognized expert in the field of stem cell transplantation is unnanimously elected.