Data as the Connective Tissue
A New Model for Accelerating Research
Leading a New Era of Research
The future of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s pediatric brain tumor research will not be defined by any single study, institution, or breakthrough. It will be shaped by how effectively we connect every discovery, dataset, and insight to accelerate the next.
That’s why the PBTF is setting a new standard for research investment, using the power of our funding to move beyond individual discoveries and help transform how the field works together, so progress can happen faster and more equitably across all tumor types, for every child and family.
Why Now
Advances in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud technology are converging in ways that were unimaginable just a decade ago, unlocking new possibilities for all oncology research, especially pediatric brain tumor research and creating an unprecedented opportunity to connect expertise, knowledge, and resources across sectors.
The opportunity to accelerate progress has never been greater.
But realizing that potential requires more than new technologies or individual breakthroughs. It requires the infrastructure, shared data, and collaboration to unlock what we already know, build on what we learn next, and move promising discoveries faster from lab to bedside.
What this Means for Supporters, Researchers and Every Child
Learn how support from the community will help accelerate discovery
Pediatric brain tumor patients, their families, and doctors depend on the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation to make sure progress towards a cure doesn't stop. But while the need for childhood brain cancer research grows, funding isn't keeping up. Help us close the research funding gap. Donate or start a fundraiser today.
Explore All Funded Research
Our database of currently and previously funded projects makes it easier than ever to learn about the research we fund. Search awards by keyword, pediatric brain tumor type, type of science, and institution.
The largest patient advocacy funder of pediatric brain tumor research, we won’t stop until there’s a cure for every childhood brain tumor. If you are a scientist, clinician, or fellow who is conducting or interested in pediatric brain tumor research, learn about open opportunities for research funding or email us to connect with our team today.
