Assorted news from the last week: Twenty percent of children treated with drugs called anthracyclines go on to suffer heart failure later in life. Dr. Greg Aune explores why. Research to develop a new treatment and bring a new drug to market is extremely expensive, and conventional methods for obtaining […]
We are proud to share the #WhatCanIDo? Covid19 awareness graphic co-developed and promoted across the childhood cancer community by CAC2 members Be Strong, Fight On!, B+ Foundation, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and Momcology.
In February’s All-Member webinar, CAC2 members Joanne Salcido (Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation) hosted Kristin Schneeman, Director of Programs at FasterCures, a center of the Milken Institute. Philanthropy can play an critical role as a catalyst for change in the medical research and development ecosystem. Over the last decade, many patient-driven foundations – […]
The CAC2 Research Interest Group February meeting was an interactive webinar to encourage dialogue between our members about aspects of charities funding research. CAC2 Member Jay Scott from Alex’s Lemonade Sand Foundation led an open conversation about our experiences, ideas, and practices. Jay and members on the call discussed the elements of funding research and shared experience, ideas, […]
The CAC2 Research Interest Group February meeting was a webinar to help all of our members get the most out of this fall’s research conference and any other research conferences they may have the opportunity to attend. Attending scientific meetings is a fantastic opportunity for advocates and funders of pediatric cancer research. CAC2 member Donna Ludwinski (Solving Kids […]