A global platform for translational research in rare pediatric brain tumors

The Hospital for Sick Children, also known as Sick Kids Hospital, was awarded a $915,222 Project Grant by the Defense Health Agency under the Military Medical Research and Development program (CFDA 12.420). The grant, which runs from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026, funds a global platform for translational research in rare pediatric brain tumors. Through this project, Sick Kids Hospital will leverage its expertise in pediatric healthcare, research, and data management to advance treatments and improve outcomes for children with rare brain cancers. The grant supports Sick Kids' role as a subcontractor on various federal contracts, where it contributes specialized capabilities such as patient recruitment, data collection and analysis, laboratory work, and dissemination of research findings. The hospital frequently partners with other leading institutions on these pediatric research initiatives funded by agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Defense.