Assorted News from the Last Week:
Canadian physicians have successfully used an MRI-guided ultrasound to deliver chemotherapy to an inoperable DIPG brain tumor in a child – a world-first for this type of technology.CAR T-Cells for cure in pediatric B-ALL (editorial)
Cumulative anesthesia exposure linked to impaired neurocognitive function in pediatric ALL
Upcoming Webinars, Online Opportunities, and Meetings:
Join the ACCELERATE group On February 9 & 10 for this hybrid meeting. In person attendees will meet in a completely new venue in Brussels to discuss, network, share knowledge and engage with our international, multi-stakeholder community on the latest in paediatric oncology drug development. Click here for more information. On February 19-22, 2023, the San Antonio Pediatric Cancer Symposium (SAPCS), hosted by the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute – UT Health San Antonio, in conjunction with the Mays Cancer Center, will bring together some of the most respected childhood cancer researchers from academia and industry to the Marriott Riverwalk; to discuss how today’s advances in basic and translational sciences are impacting tomorrow’s therapies and diagnoses. Click here for more information. SAVE THE DATE! The Alliance for Childhood Cancer is excited to announce that Action Days 2023 will return back to Washington, D.C. from April 24-25, 2023. Registration will open in early 2023.
Recordings of Recent Past Events:
CAC2 Supporting Organization Y-mAbs recorded a live virtual event about the caregiver experience with Helen McCarthy-Tennant and Dr. Giselle Sholer. Click here for information about how to view.
Take Action:
The ASCO-Sponsored Patient Advocacy Booth at the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting will provide 40 complimentary exhibits to patient advocacy organizations. The 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, from June 2 –6. Applications for FREE booth space will be accepted between Wednesday, February 1 at 10:00 AM (ET) and Friday, February 10 at 5:00 PM (ET). Click for more information.
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Applications are now open for the brand new ALADDIN educational programme! Are you a patient advocate interested in paediatric drug development? Apply today and train in regulatory science for childhood cancer drug development:https://aladdin-education.eu/training-course/
