- 8/19/2010 - NBTS Systems Biology Initiative Renamed National Brain Tumor Society is pleased to announce the new research focus at the National Brain Tumor Society will be renamed the Mary Catherine Calisto Systems Biology Research Initiative to acknowledge her substantial contributions to NBTS. »
- 8/5/2010 - NBTS Awards Research Grant for GBM Brain Cancer to Tocagen Grant award and support is for the development of Tocagen’s leading product candidate for the treatment of GBM »
- 7/15/2010 - NBTS Mini-Symposium - Developmental Neurobiology and Pediatric Brain Tumors On May 15, the National Brain Tumor Society and the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada hosted a mini-symposium on developmental neurobiology and pediatric brain tumors at the 2010 Canadian Neuro-Oncology Meeting. »
- 7/6/2010 - President Obama With The Assist On July 6, 13-year-old Justin Friedlander, basketball enthusiast and founder of "Justin's Quest," met with President Obama in the Oval Office of the White House and shot baskets with him in hopes of helping to find a cure for brain tumors. »
- 5/26/2010 - Senate passes the Collins-Casey Brain Tumor Awareness Resolution On Wednesday, May 26, the Senate passed the Collins-Casey Brain Tumor Awareness Resolution by unanimous consent. »
- 5/24/2010 - Cell Phones: Research Results and Usage Advice Study reports that there was not conclusive evidence of an increased health risk due to cell phone use but was not able to say that cell phone usage is without any risk. »
- 4/2/2010 - Justin's Quest on the CBS Early Show Thirteen-year-old Justin Friedlander appears on CBS Early Show on April 2 shooting hoops for all of those diagnosed with a brain tumor. »
- 3/24/2010 - Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation Joins NBTS The Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation (KHG) has joined with the National Brain Tumor Society to become a wholly-owned subsidiary. »
- 3/23/2010 - Dr. Hurwitz Serves on National Peer Review Panel to Fund Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Our Chief Scientific Officer recently served as a scientific reviewer for the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP). »
- 1/20/2010 - Brain Tumor Funders' Collaborative Announces 11 New Grants Funding will spur testing of non-invasive methods for monitoring brain tumor responses to new therapies. »
- 1/19/2010 - TCGA Identifies Distinct Subtypes of Deadly Brain Cancer That May Lead to New Treatment Strategies Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is not a single disease but appears to be four distinct molecular subtypes. »
- 11/30/2009 - NBTS Funds Groundbreaking Study on Prevalence of Brain Tumors Study predicts number of people living with brain tumors, underscores need for increased awareness. »
- 11/29/2009 - New Studies Highlight Scientific Question of Potential Increased Risks of Brain Tumor with Cell Phone Usage One new study found evidence that people who use cell phones for more than ten years are up to 30% more likely to develop brain tumors. »
- 11/19/2009 - CIRM Awards Two $19 Million Grants for Brain Tumor Research Of the 14 research teams to receive 4-year grants expected to result in clinical trials, two focus on brain tumor research. »
- 9/29/2009 - 2009 Annual Meeting Celebrates "Many Voices. United Purpose." Unity across the brain community celebrated last month in Washington, DC. »
- 9/8/2009 - "Brain Tumor - Fact or Fiction" broadcast Recent VoiceAmerica radio program features NBTS Patient Services staff. »
- 9/1/2009 - Update from the Executive Director A review of accomplishments a year after our merger. »
- 8/26/2009 - National Brain Tumor Society Remembers Senator Edward Kennedy Today, because of Senator Kennedy's courageous battle with the disease, the world is more aware of the devastating problems that brain tumors present. »
- 8/21/2009 - STAT3 Gene Found to Have Regulatory Function in Brain Cancer Stem Cells Noteworthy work out of Tufts University Medical Center has led researchers to believe that a new approach to treating brain tumors may be on the horizon. »
- 8/10/2009 - Genes Found to Play Cooperative Role in Brain Tumors Two recent studies have revealed promising results in the fight against brain cancer. »
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