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First-in-Class Immunotherapy for Relapsed and Refractory Pediatric Brain Tumors

Project Title: Phase 1 study of APX-005M CD40 agonist antibody in children with CNS tumor Researcher: Ira Dunkel, MD Institutions: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium Study Type: Phase I This phase I clinical trial is a collaboration to evaluate dosage and side effects of APX005M, an investigational immune activating compound that targets CD40, in pediatric patients…

Does Size Matter? Can a Nanoparticle Deliver Something Really Big?

Project Title: Optimizing SN38 nanoparticles to treat children with high-risk tumors Investigator: Garrett Brodeur, MD Institution: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Study Type: Preclinical Nanotechnology is a rapidly emerging field with the potential to revolutionize drug delivery, and it is expected to affect every major arena of drug development in the coming years. Advances in this area…

Can The Measles Virus Help Topple Deadly Brain Tumors?

Project Title: Ph I Measles OV MV-NIS for recurrent Medullo/ATRT Investigators: Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD, MAS Institutions: UCSF Helen Diller Cancer Center, PNOC Consortium Study Type: Two arm Phase I clinical trial Status: Recruiting For children with recurrent medulloblastoma or AT/RT, outcomes remain poor. Preclinical studies have shown that treatment with modified, attenuated measles virus (MV-NIS) leads…

Transatlantic Clinical Trial For Children With Neuroblastoma is Open For Enrollment in the U.K. – Soon to Open in The U.S. and Germany

Solving Kids’ Cancer has partnered with Band of Parents, Joining Against Cancer in Kids (J-A-C-K), and Solving Kids’ Cancer Europe, to advance new treatment options for children with neuroblastoma with the launch of a transatlantic Phase I clinical trial that is open for enrollment in the U.K. and will open soon in the US and Germany…

The Childhood Cancer STAR Act has been Signed!

The childhood cancer community and Solving Kids’ Cancer are grateful to our many champions in Congress, who successfully shepherded this bipartisan bill through both chambers. As a member of the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer (CAC2), we were proud to play a role in advancing and advocating for this legislation alongside CAC2’s advocacy partner coalition, the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, and the entire childhood cancer community.

Solving Kids’ Cancer 2018 Spring Celebration

On Wednesday, May 16th, Solving Kids’ Cancer (SKC), an NYC based nonprofit, held its annual Spring Celebration benefit gala at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Mikhail “Doctor Mike” Varshavski served as the Master of Ceremonies of the event, which was hosted by Gabby & Gianpaolo, De Felice, Lindy Gad, Angelina Jolin, Jan Planit, Frederique van der Wal, and Bonnie Young and raised over $575,000 for pediatric cancer research.

2018 Spring Celebration

On Wednesday, May 16th, Solving Kids’ Cancer (SKC), an NYC based nonprofit, held its annual Spring Celebration benefit gala at the Mandarin Oriental New York. Mikhail “Doctor Mike” Varshavski served as the Master of Ceremonies of the event, which was hosted by Gabby & Gianpaolo, De Felice, Lindy Gad, Angelina Jolin, Jan Planit, Frederique van der Wal, and Bonnie Young and raised over $575,000 for pediatric cancer research.

Solving Kids’ Cancer to honor two industry leaders at 2018 Annual Spring Celebration Gala

On Wednesday, May 16th, Solving Kids’ Cancer (SKC) will hold its annual Spring Celebration Benefit Gala. This event, SKC’s signature research fundraiser, draws industry leaders from across the nation to celebrate distinguished individuals who have contributed to the advancement of pediatric cancer therapies. The 2018 honorees are Usman “Oz” Azam, MD, President and CEO of Tmunity Therapeutics and Thomas Gad, Founder and President of Y-mAbs Therapeutics.

2016: A Year at a Glance for SKC

Join us and watch as we recap all of the milestones & events Solving Kids’ Cancer experienced during 2016. From our 6th Annual Spring Celebration to SKC appealing NICE’s decision in the UK – none of these accomplishments could have been possible without the help of our supporters. Thank you & Happy New Year!

Meet the Inspiring Kids of Runway Heroes 2016

Runway Heroes is a fun-filled fashion show featuring childhood cancer fighters and survivors ranging in age from 3 to 13 years of age. The runway is presented by Bloomingdale’s at its flagship Manhattan store, and benefits Solving Kids’ Cancer and the Ronan Thompson Foundation, two like-minded nonprofits that collaborate on funding innovative childhood cancer research. In high fashion and chic style, these runway stars shine with a sense of pride and accomplishment as they strut their stuff in trend-setting outfits donated by Bloomingdale’s.