St. Louis Children’s Hospital

St. Louis Children’s Hospital (SLCH), founded in 1879 and affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine, is a nationally ranked pediatric center with 258 beds and Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. Its Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Center provides comprehensive care for brain and spinal cord tumors, offering advanced technologies such as intra-operative MRI and proton beam radiation. In collaboration with the Siteman Cancer Center, SLCH leads basic, translational, and clinical research supported by robust tumor banking and genomic resources, advancing CBTN’s mission to deliver better outcomes for children worldwide.