Topics: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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Q&A: Turning THON fundraising into lifesaving medical treatments

Feb 28, 2025

Chandrika Behura, associate professor of pediatrics at the Penn State College of Medicine, is one of the physician-scientists whose research on pediatric cancer is supported by Four Diamonds.

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Record-breaking $17.7 million raised during THON 2025

Feb 24, 2025

The 2025 Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) has raised $17,737,040.93 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.

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Penn State THON Weekend kicks off Feb. 21

Feb 18, 2025

More than 700 student dancers and thousands of student volunteers will unite at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center, Feb. 21-23, for the 53rd annual THON Weekend.

College of Medicine researcher receives grant to further pediatric oncology research

Jan 2, 2025

Valerie Brown, MD, PhD, professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine, was recently awarded a $50,000 Infrastructure Grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Penn State College of Medicine, Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium leading clinical trial to test new drug combination in neuroblastoma

Dec 4, 2024

The clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of a novel drug combination in treating neuroblastoma, a rare and challenging pediatric cancer.

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Penn State Health Children’s Hospital ranks among the best in the nation for pediatric cancer and behavioral health care

Oct 8, 2024

For the 14th consecutive year, Penn State Health Children’s Hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report for its exceptional patient care.

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Penn State College of Medicine, Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium and Four Diamonds launch clinical trial that aims to combat solid tumors

Sep 30, 2024

A study aims to evaluate the investigational drug, silmitasertib, in combination with FDA-approved drugs for solid tumors.

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College of Medicine awarded $4 million grant to advance pediatric oncology research

Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Sinisa Dovat has been awarded a $4 million grant to advance his research in pediatric oncology.

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‘I wanted to change the outcomes’: Sholler’s career leads to neuroblastoma breakthrough

Sep 4, 2024

For two decades, Dr. Giselle Saulnier Sholler has made saving the lives of children faced with an aggressive cancer called neuroblastoma her life's mission.

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Hyundai Hope on Wheels presents $400,000 grant for pediatric cancer research

Aug 28, 2024

Hyundai Hope on Wheels is supporting pediatric oncology research at Penn State College of Medicine.

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