Aaron Diaz

High grade gliomas can affect patients of all ages, and cross-age group analysis could lead to advancements in care for all populations. Using samples and data provided by the Children’s Brain Tumor Atlas, researchers supported by the NCI seek to improve outcomes for patients experiencing these tumors.

Understanding the incidence and classification of T cell receptors of pediatric brain tumors is necessary to develop new therapies. Using data from the Pediatric Brain Tumor Atlas, researchers seek to better understand the tumor cellular immune system.

The use of an oncolytic virus refers to the use of a virus to stimulate immune response in a tumor. Researchers will utilize carefully catalogued samples provided by the Children’s Brain Tumor Network to further explore the use of oncolytic viruses in the treatment of pediatric brain cancers.