Pediatric Oncology Laboratory
at NYU ($1,000,000)
As the number of pediatric brain tumors is small, scientific research tends to focus on illness with significantly more frequency, such as breast cancer, Leukemia and AIDS. Research is needed to discover the underlying biological pathways that drive brain tumor initiation and progression. This knowledge will help improve treatment outcomes for children by developing novel, tumor-specific therapeutic approaches that can be validated for safety and efficiency through clinical trials. Development of this dedicated Translational Neuro-oncology Research Laboratory will make huge strides in this arena.

 Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Fellowship ($80,000)
This grant is for a one-year fellowship for Dr. Genevieve Legault. She will evaluate and treat a broad range of CNS tumors in children, manage neurologic complications of systemic cancer in children, participate in the conduct of clinical trails and prepare for an academic leadership career in pediatric neuro-oncology.

 Clinical Trials Manager ($47,000)
The Clinical Trials Office at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood disorders at NYU Langone Medical Center manages all research studies in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology of the Department of Pediatrics, including the research component of the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program. The Clinical Trials Manager oversees this program.

 Family Wellness Program ($93,000)
This grant is for a full time Wellness Coordinator at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer and Blood disorders at NYU Langone Medical Center. The Coordinator will oversee the recreation program, assist in coordinating all aspects of the Wellness Program and take a lead in continuing to grow the latter.