National Brain Tumor Society funds grants for both, academic and industry researchers who have promising programs designed to advance potential therapies from research into clinical trial. All funding is open to domestic and international research communities and institutions.
Overview
Oligodendrogliomas, while a relatively rare brain tumor whose incidence represents only about 6% of gliomas, are experiencing a diagnosis rate of about 1,150 patients a year, in the United States alone. Initial diagnosis has two peak age ranges, 6-12 years old and 35-44 years old. However, only about 5% of diagnoses occur in patients 19 years old or younger.
Critical research is required to deliver oligodendroglioma patients with therapies that are more effective, further extend their lives, and offer the ability to eradicate or control their tumors indefinitely. These targeted therapies offer great promise against brain tumors. But in order to make effective targeted therapies a reality against oligodendroglioma it is essential to identify and better understand the molecular drivers of tumor genesis and maintenance, as well as tumor resistance.
To review additional information about oligodendrogliomas, please review our perspectives in research paper.
Request for Letters of Intent & Applications
National Brain Tumor Society seeks Letters of Intent (LOI) in the areas of genomics (i.e. sequencing analyses, expression analyses, genome-wide association studies, etc.), stem/progenitor cells and lineage biology, and tumor modeling to advance our understanding of oligodendroglioma with a view to tangible improvements in tumor treatment and patient care.
To review the application requirements and submit a Letter of Intent, please click here.
