FGFR1 alterations in pediatric gliomas
Institution:
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteResearcher(s):
Angela DeleonGrant Type:
POST Program GrantsYear Awarded:
2023Type of Childhood Cancer:
Brain TumorsProject Description:
Mentor Name: Pratiti Bandopadhayay
Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer related morbidity and death in children. Therapeutic approaches that target the mutations that make tumors grow stand to increase the effectiveness of our treatments. The goal of this project is to develop strategies that target mutations in a gene called FGFR1 which we have found to occur across pediatric gliomas.
Co-funded by:
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
