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ABTA Press Releases
ABTA SURVEY FINDS DISPARITIES IN CARE OF PATIENTS WITH METASTATIC BRAIN TUMORS
A first-of-its-kind, cross-sectional survey of patients, caregivers and physicians on the diagnosis and treatment of brain metastases, conducted by the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA), as part of its Metastatic Brain Tumor Initiative, revealed disparities in practice patterns and communication around metastatic brain tumors. These data highlight the need to increase accessibility to clinical trials, establish clear standards of care and improve physician-patient communication reflective of the unique needs of patients with brain metastases (BM). The survey results have been published open access in the journal Neuro-Oncology Practice.
ABTA Awards 11 Research Grants to Advance Brain Tumor Research
The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) persists in its mission, announcing today the investment of $368,000 towards 11 new research grants to foster innovation in diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors in adults and children.
A Statement of Unity
American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) today announced a new partnership with the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation (SBTF) to accelerate brain tumor research. Through this partnership, the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation will invest $50,000 in the ABTA research program to fund one glioblastoma immunotherapy research project.
American Brain Tumor Association and Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation Announce Partnership to Accelerate Brain Tumor Research
American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) today announced a new partnership with the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation (SBTF) to accelerate brain tumor research. Through this partnership, the Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation will invest $50,000 in the ABTA research program to fund one glioblastoma immunotherapy research project.
American Brain Tumor Association and Uncle Kory Foundation Announce Partnership to Accelerate Brain Tumor Research
American Brain Tumor Association announces a new partnership with the Uncle Kory Foundation to accelerate brain tumor research. Through this partnership, the Uncle Kory Foundation will invest $100,000 in the ABTA research program to fund two glioblastoma research projects.
American Brain Tumor Association Invests $1.1 Million Across 18 Research Projects to Accelerate Brain Tumor Research for Adults and Children
As the nation’s first nonprofit organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing education and information on all tumor types, the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) today announced its investment of $1.1 million towards 18 new research grants to foster innovation in brain tumor diagnosis and treatment for adults and children. With minimal government funding for brain tumor research, the ABTA’s grant program plays an integral role in advancing the understanding and treatment of brain tumors. Dedicated to investing in early-career researchers who have fresh ideas with the potential to impact the future of brain tumor science and treatment, the ABTA provides research grants to medical students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career faculty. “With more than $32 million invested to date, the ABTA is committed to funding the research that will one day lead to cures,” said Nicole Willmarth, Ph.D., Chief Mission Officer, American Brain Tumor Association. “Neuro-oncology is not