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UNITED WE CURE.

We’re Changing How Science Is Done Because Kids Can’t Wait

CBTN doesn’t wait for change—we drive it, turning global collaboration into faster discovery and better futures for children.

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UNITED WE CURE.

We’re Changing How Science Is Done Because Kids Can’t Wait

CBTN doesn’t wait for change—we drive it. Through a global network of scientists, clinicians, and advocates, we accelerate discovery, dismantle barriers, and deliver better outcomes, because every child deserves a future filled with possibility.

RESEARCH COMMUNITYFAMILIES & FOUNDATIONS

MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE

Powered by the world’s most extensive collection of pediatric brain tumor biosamples, medical data, imaging, and preclinical models, CBTN breaks down research barriers and fuels global collaboration. With research hospitals contributing from every corner of the world and passionate family foundations standing behind our mission, we accelerate the discoveries that will change everything for children.

8,000

patient & family participants

9

countries represented

35

member institutions

31

family foundations

85,000

biosamples

1,000

investigators

442+

research projects

220+

scientific publications

United We Cure: A Clearer Vision for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

United We Cure: A Clearer Vision for Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

Progress in pediatric brain tumor research doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens when data, expertise, and purpose are aligned—and when institutions move forward together. Connection creates focus. Focus accelerates discovery. And discovery saves lives. That belief has guided the Children’s Brain Tumor Network from the start. What’s changed is the…
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Children’s Brain Tumor Network to Empower National Expansion of Pediatric Data Sharing Through ARPA-H Pediatric Care eXpansion (PCX)

Children’s Brain Tumor Network to Empower National Expansion of Pediatric Data Sharing Through ARPA-H Pediatric Care eXpansion (PCX)

The Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) today announced its participation in the Pediatric Care eXpansion (PCX) program, a $50 million national initiative launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to improve health outcomes for children with complex diseases, beginning with pediatric brain cancer, the leading cause of…
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CBTN Announces Appointment of Dr. David Kram to Strengthen Tissue Donation Leadership

CBTN Announces Appointment of Dr. David Kram to Strengthen Tissue Donation Leadership

Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) announces that David Kram, MD, MCR, FAAP, will serve in a new leadership capacity supporting Gift from a Child (GFAC), a CBTN partner advancing pediatric brain tumor research through patient legacy tissue donation. Dr. Kram, a respected clinician at the University of North Carolina, is…
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