Childrens Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium (CBTTC)
Research Areas
At a Glance
- Status: Active Consortium
- Year Launched: 1988
- Initiator Type: Nonprofit foundation
- Disease focus:
Child Brain Cancer - Location: North America
Abstract
The Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium (CBTTC) is a collaborative, multi-institutional research program dedicated to the study and treatment of childhood brain tumors. The CBTTC supports the research of new prognostic biomarkers and therapies for children with pediatric brain tumors. As part of this research effort, the CBTTC has developed a network of informatics and data applications which allow researchers from across the world to work together to discover cures. “Innovation through collaboration” is made possible by the CBTTC’s state-of-the-art biorepository as well as expertise of leaders in the field of biomedicine.
Mission
The mission of the CBTTC is to find cures and improve treatments for children diagnosed with brain tumors. To achieve this mission, the CBTTC collects high-quality brain tumor biospecimens and associated clinical data to facilitate the genomic analysis of biospecimens. Cell lines are developed and transplantable tumor models are then created from biopsy specimens. These models allow researchers to share their findings with other CBTTC member institutions and the world-wide scientific community.
Consortium History
The Consortium began in 1988
Structure & Governance
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia oversees the consortium
Financing
The CBTTC is completely funded by donor support
Intellectual Property
CBTTC provides free and open access data to the public
Data Sharing
Open-source data sharing, pooling of biospecimens, and real-time global research collaboration capabilities fast track and boost bench-to-bedside innovations in the field of pediatric brain cancer.
Impact/Accomplishment
Links/Social Media Feed
Homepage |
https://cbttc.org/ |
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@CBTTC_BTAK |
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Points of Contact
Contact The Children’s Brain Tumor Tissue Consortium:
CBTTC Operations Center
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
3501 Civic Center Blvd
Philadelphia PA 19104
Email: CBTTCadmin@email.chop.edu
Sponsors & Partners
Alan Stallings Fund
Alex Munoz Foundation Andrew Noten Hudson Foundation At Least Kids Foundation Avery Lubrecht Foundation BethAnn Telford, TeamBT Brain Tumor Avengers Brendan Bovard Fund for Brain Tumor Research Bryce Hansen Bridge of Hope Fund Charles and Pat Genuardi Chester County Community Foundation Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation and the Licensing and Merchandiser’s Association Christopher Brandle Joy of Life Foundation David and Deborah Calvaresi Derrick and Lauren Roamelle Dragon Master Foundation Eaise Family Foundation, Inc. Grayson Saves Foundation Hanna Duffy Foundation James and Nancy Minnick
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Joseph T. Lentz Pediatric Brain Cancer Research Fund
Kayla’s Hope for Kids Fund Kyle Daniel Kerpan Foundation Lauren’s First and Goal Miriam’s Kids Research Foundation Naya Foundation Pearce Q. Foundation, Inc. PLGA Foundation Smiles for Jake Foundation Stanley’s Dream Suzanne Gilligan – Luke Forward The Christopher Court Foundation The CJR Memorial Foundation The Kortney Rose Foundation The Lilabean Foundation The Matthew Renk Foundation The Timothy Pauxtis Foundation Thea’s Star of Hope Vs Cancer Foundation Why Not Me? Foundation Wylie’s Day Foundation |