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Driving Bold Discovery for Kids

Unlocking Answers. Accelerating Cures.

Brain tumors take more young lives than any other disease in the U.S. and many other countries, yet progress has remained too slow for decades. CBTN was created to change that. Since 2011, we’ve built the world’s largest open-access ecosystem of pediatric brain tumor data, tools, and expertise, removing barriers and accelerating the search for better treatments and cures.

CBTN empowers science that puts children first through a vast biobank of high-quality biospecimens paired with rich clinical and molecular data tracked over a patient’s journey. Our cloud-based platforms, advanced tools, and AI capabilities enable researchers to uncover hidden patterns, generate stronger predictions, and drive faster insights. And we make these rich resources available at no cost to all nonprofit researchers.

This global commitment to data sharing, collaboration, and technology is ushering in a new era of discovery—one that keeps the needs of children and families at the center of every breakthrough.

The Power of Us.

If technology is the engine at CBTN, people are its driver.

And more and more, people connect with us in powerful new ways to drive network growth and carry the momentum forward.

The network harnesses the full power of the global childhood cancer community, including dozens of research institutions and nonprofit foundations, federal health agencies and tech and industry leaders. Most importantly, patients and families join the network through consent to share medical data and specimens at any CBTN member hospital.

This Isn't Just Collaboration.

It’s a coordinated, determined action to drive progress where it’s needed most. We refuse to accept the scientific status quo, and we’re not waiting for change when it comes to the health of our children. Instead, we’re leading it.