Topics: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

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Making pediatric cancer more ‘visible’ boosts immunotherapy response

Oct 13, 2026

A new preclinical study reveals that blocking a protein makes neuroblastoma cells easier to detect and more vulnerable to treatment.

Side-by-side photos show Taiven at two stages of his journey. In the left image, he poses with the Penn State Nittany Lion mascot at THON. In the right image, he stands outdoors wearing a York County School of Technology landscaping program T-shirt, jeans and work boots.

Taiven’s story: A decade of courage and determination

Sep 24, 2026

Diagnosed with a rare brain cancer at age 5, Taiven Schopf has faced more than a decade of challenges, including multiple cancer recurrences, a stroke caused by prior radiation treatment and years of rehabilitation. Today, the York County senior is thriving, pursuing a future in landscaping while continuing to inspire others with his resilience, determination and the support of the care team at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Group of Penn State Health physicians and staff hold oversized Hyundai Hope on Wheels checks totaling $500,000 for pediatric cancer research and care, with a child standing in front of the group.

Penn State physician-researcher awarded $400,000 Hyundai Hope on Wheels grant for pediatric cancer research

Sep 15, 2026

Golisano Children’s Hospital’s receives $100,000 Impact Award Hyundai Hope on Wheels has awarded a $400,000 2026 Scholar Hope Grant to Dr. Sinisa Dovat, professor and vice chair for basic science […]

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Beat Childhood Cancer at Penn State College of Medicine launches WeTrials AI patient engagement platform

Jul 7, 2026

Beat Childhood Cancer has announced the implementation of the WeTrials AI-powered patient engagement platform to help families discover, understand and engage with pediatric cancer clinical research opportunities across the consortium’s study portfolio.

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Bone cancer drug clinical trial for children, young adults launches

Apr 15, 2026

A new clinical trial led by the Penn State College of Medicine-based Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium will evaluate whether the drug eflornithine (DFMO) can help prevent relapse and improve outcomes for patients with Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma.

Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation commits $3 million to the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium to advance pediatric cancer research

Mar 31, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine has announced a $3 million philanthropic commitment from the Beat Childhood Cancer Foundation to support the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at the College and partnering Consortium hospitals across the world.

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This Penn State alumna is using her degree to help support THON’s mission

Mar 4, 2026

A Pennsylvania woman returned to school hoping to deepen her knowledge of the health science field and make an impact. Now, she is doing exactly that by helping Penn State teams who are doing research on pediatric cancer.

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Penn State’s Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium welcomes GRAACC Hospital in São Paulo

Feb 19, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine and the Beat Childhood Cancer (BCC) Research Consortium are proud to announce the addition of GRAACC Hospital in São Paulo, one of Brazil’s leading pediatric oncology institutions, to its international research network.

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RESEARCH IMPACT: Turning THON fundraising into lifesaving medical treatments

Feb 14, 2026

Chandrika Behura, associate professor of pediatrics at Penn State College of Medicine and one of the physician-scientists whose research on pediatric cancer is supported by Four Diamonds, shared her journey from lab-based discoveries to patient care.

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Penn State advances pediatric cancer research through new targeted therapy collaboration

Jan 7, 2026

Penn State College of Medicine is advancing its commitment to cutting-edge cancer research and early-phase clinical trials through a new collaboration aimed at accelerating a promising targeted therapy for pediatric […]

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