Funded by the Dick Vitale Pediatric Cancer Research Fund
Diffuse midline glioma is a deadly brain tumor that affects children. Radiation is the main treatment, since surgery and chemotherapy do not work well. New drugs are being tested, but they are not proven yet. To find better options, we built a new method that combines gene disruption with detailed study of brain tumors. This lets us test the role of many genes in new ways. We found genes that may help tumors respond better to treatment. Now, we will study how these genes work. Our goal is to discover new treatment combinations that can help children with glioma live longer and healthier lives.
