SNO: Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics Journal (2024-2025)

Award: $200,000 over 2 years (awarded 2024)

Principal Investigator: Oxford Press

PBTF is honored to be the founding sponsor of Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics, a groundbreaking new journal dedicated exclusively to the science, care, and survivorship of children and AYA patients with brain and nervous system tumors. For families, clinicians, and researchers, this journal is far more than a publication. It is a lifeline.Pediatric neuro-oncology has been underrepresented in major scientific platforms. Discoveries were scattered, access was uneven, and critical insights were often hidden behind paywalls slowing progress for children who need it most. By ensuring this journal is open-access and globally accessible, PBTF is helping build a future where knowledge flows freely, collaboration grows stronger, and the best ideas reach the bedside faster.

Importantly, every publication in Neuro-Oncology Pediatrics will include a companion lay summary designed specifically for families. These plain-language explanations ensure that parents, caregivers, and advocates can understand the science they help make possible. This transparency is not just meaningful; it strengthens trust, deepens community engagement, and empowers families with knowledge during the most challenging moments of their lives