Generation of a Tissue Micro Array (TMA) from pediatric brain tumor patients

Currently, a comprehensive, robust, and clinically annotated tissue microarray of pediatric DMG specimens does not exist. Our team aims to develop this resource (while also including other pediatric CNS tumor types) and make it globally accessible to both clinicians and researchers. While our first patient cohort included samples 80 pediatric patients with CNS tumor and Non-CNS tumors, we hope to include even more in our next version to increase the impact and utility of this microarray. Samples included the microarray will be examined and stained numerous biomarkers. All data (stained tissue) will be digitized and provided to CBTN to be provided to other colleagues and collaborators.