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UNITED WE CURE.

We’re Changing How Science Is Done Because Kids Can’t Wait

CBTN doesn’t wait for change—we drive it, turning global collaboration into faster discovery and better futures for children.

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UNITED WE CURE.

We’re Changing How Science Is Done Because Kids Can’t Wait

CBTN doesn’t wait for change—we drive it. Through a global network of scientists, clinicians, and advocates, we accelerate discovery, dismantle barriers, and deliver better outcomes, because every child deserves a future filled with possibility.

RESEARCH COMMUNITYFAMILIES & FOUNDATIONS

MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE

Powered by the world’s most extensive collection of pediatric brain tumor biosamples, medical data, imaging, and preclinical models, CBTN breaks down research barriers and fuels global collaboration. With research hospitals contributing from every corner of the world and passionate family foundations standing behind our mission, we accelerate the discoveries that will change everything for children.

8,000

patient & family participants

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countries represented

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member institutions

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family foundations

85,000

biosamples

1,000

investigators

442+

research projects

220+

scientific publications

Elora J. Khan Foundation Joins CBTN as its Newest Champion

Elora J. Khan Foundation Joins CBTN as its Newest Champion

This press release was distributed on June 11, 2026, via PRNewswire. Foundation Supports CBTN Initiative to Accelerate Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Through Collaboration and Advocacy Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN) announces its newest Champion, Elora J. Khan Foundation. Through a $10,000 commitment, the Foundation joins a CBTN coalition of more…
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Tracking Tumor Evolution to Advance Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

Tracking Tumor Evolution to Advance Pediatric Brain Tumor Research

For years, pediatric brain tumor research has largely relied on snapshots. A tissue sample collected during surgery. A scan captured at diagnosis. Molecular data tied to a single moment in time. But tumors change. As pediatric brain tumors respond to treatment, recur, or progress, their biology changes over time, yet…
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Breaking Silos, Accelerating Discovery: The Power of Connected Radiation Therapy Data

Breaking Silos, Accelerating Discovery: The Power of Connected Radiation Therapy Data

Pediatric brain tumor research depends on collaboration. Hospitals worldwide contribute patient data, tumor samples, and clinical expertise to help researchers better understand these complex diseases. Yet even in highly collaborative environments, the data behind that work has often remained difficult to connect. Different types of information live in different systems.…
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