PNOC Foundation
PNOC Foundation
Mission Statement
To urgently raise funds, resources and awareness to support research and clinical trials, to ultimately improve outcomes for all children with brain tumors.
Why Donate to PNOC Foundation?
Brain cancer is the deadliest childhood cancer, now there is hope on the horizon. PNOC is an unprecedented global collaboration of 300+ pediatric brain tumor experts working together to reach cures faster! Your donation will help PNOC researchers accelerate pediatric cancer research and effective treatments options.
About PNOC
The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC) was founded at UCSF in San Francisco by Dr. Michael Prados and Dr. Sabine Mueller. PNOC Investigators from over 30+ institutions around the world participate and meet to bring forward their best ideas and strategies for research. Consensus decisions for clinical trial development based upon high quality preclinical investigations are prioritized. A key mechanism to support our translational research is through our PNOC Working Groups. The intent is to be collaborative, forward thinking, strategic, and efficient in developing clinical trials for the highest unmet need patients treated on PNOC studies. Working group focus areas include: Low grade Glioma, Diffuse Midline Glioma/High grade Glioma (including DMG/DIPG), Medulloblastoma, Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors (ATRT), Craniopharyngioma, Ependymoma, Germ Cell Tumors, Immunotherapy, Imaging, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion addressing cancer disparities for under-represented minorities).
PNOC and the PNOC Foundation work in tandem to combat pediatric brain cancer through research and funding. PNOC, a consortium of leading hospitals and research institutions, spearheads the development of innovative treatments and clinical trials for pediatric brain cancer. The PNOC Foundation supports this mission by raising funds, increasing awareness, and mobilizing resources to finance these cutting-edge trials. Together, we form a powerful alliance that has made great strides over the last 10 years. Building on this success, our goal is to make the next decade one of unprecedented progress in the fight against pediatric brain cancer, bringing hope and cures to children with cancer worldwide.
Funding Hope
When it comes to saving lives, speed and smart collaboration are essential. Unlike most cancer research entities, the vast majority of PNOC’s funding comes from private philanthropy, not federal sources. This financial independence grants us a significant advantage: speed. Our agility in securing funds enables our scientists to rapidly transform cutting-edge ideas into life-saving clinical trials, drastically shortening the journey from concept to execution. This efficiency is not just a matter of logistical prowess but a response to the urgent needs of children facing brain cancer, a demographic tragically underserved and overlooked by conventional funding models.
Our Impact
PNOC’s approach, catalyzed by private philanthropy, has enabled the launch of over 30 clinical trials through a network of over 42 leading children’s hospitals in the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. PNOC trials offer new hope and treatment possibilities to children who have exhausted standard options. Your support helps more children access these breakthrough treatment options informed by the latest discoveries in brain tumor biology.
Thank you for helping us reach a future where we lose no child to brain cancer!
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TAX ID: 46-3152273 • 501(c)3 • USA
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